Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. scored three knockdowns on his way to a unanimous decision victory over top contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz in their WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator that headlined a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Sunday night from Crypto.com… read more “Photos: Andy Ruiz Outpoints Ortiz, Wilder Next?”
On a Sunday night of a holiday weekend here in the states Andy Ruiz takes on Luis Ortiz at the venue formally known as Staples Center in Los Angeles on FOX PPV and FITE-TV.… read more “Ruiz vs. Ortiz: Can Andy Rekindle 2019 Fire?”
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and hard-hitting top contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz went face-to-face at the weigh-in before they meet in the ring this Sunday, September 4 headlining a FOX Sports PBC PPV from Crypto.com… read more “WATCH LIVE: Ruiz vs Ortiz FOX PPV Weigh In”
The Ruiz vs Ortiz main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 12 a.m.… read more “What Time Is The Andy Ruiz Jr vs Luis Ortiz Fight On Sept. 4”
Former heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz is still kicking himself over the way he “messed up” and came into his rematch with Anthony Joshua when out of shape and overweight – so much so that “The Destroyer” is still hoping to land the trilogy fight with the man he sensationally TKO’d back in June of 2019.… read more “Andy Ruiz Says He’s Focused On Luis Ortiz, But He’s Looking Ahead And Wants Wilder, Joshua Or Usyk”
Promoter Eddie Hearn, in speaking with Talk Sport, said there have been talks with Luis Ortiz’ team regarding a possible fight with Dereck Chisora. Hearn – who quite recently took plenty of stick for suggesting Chisora could not only fight Deontay Wilder but that “War” could actually beat the former WBC heavyweight champ “if the fight goes past four rounds” – says 38 year old Chisora “wants the biggest fights out there and we’re trying to find him one.”… read more “Derek Chisora Vs. Luis Ortiz: Who Wins?”
Two heavyweights, both of whom claim (with some justification) that they have been avoided by the the other contenders, going up against each other in an IBF elimination bout – what’s not to like?… read more “Filip Hrgovic vs Luis Ortiz: Who Wins?”
Has heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz been training the way he should have been doing over the holiday period? The Cuban came in at a career-heaviest weight of 243.4 pounds for tonight’s New Year’s Day showdown with former IBF heavyweight champ “Prince” Charles Martin.… read more “Luis Ortiz Comes In Heavy For Charles Martin Fight Tonight; But Will It Matter?”
As fans are more than likely aware, Dillian Whyte is looking at the possibility of taking another fight if his rematch with Alexander Povetkin – postponed from Jan.… read more “Dillian Whyte Mentioned Luis Ortiz’ Name And Ortiz Wants To Fight, As Early As Jan/Feb.”
Plenty of fine heavyweights throughout history were unable to get over the hump against one guy and one guy only. Many excellent fighters lost to the same guy twice, but still went on to take care of business against many a good fighter; some of them even bouncing back from a couple losses to win a world title.… read more “What Next For Luis Ortiz?”