Luis Ortiz: record, next fight and profile →
While the dust on Luis Ortiz’s birth certificate had begun to pile up considerably, the Cuban native expressed confidence heading into his showdown against Andy Ruiz Jr.
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 Arena in Los Angeles.
Ruiz, Ortiz Fight Photos Gallery - Los Angeles - In a high stakes heavyweight fight, former unified world champion Andy Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) needed three knockdowns to win a twelve round unanimous decision over Luis Ortiz (33-3, 28 KOs). (photos by Ryan Hafey)
Andy Ruiz finished with a 67-56 edge in power landed on his way to the unanimous decision win. Luis Ortiz landed a fight high 12 punches in the last round as he didn't quit despite getting knocked down 3 times.
Los Angeles - In a high stakes heavyweight fight, former unified world champion Andy Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) needed three knockdowns to win a twelve round unanimous decision over Luis Ortiz (33-3, 28 KOs).
By Jake Donovan - Andy Ruiz nearly let another one slip away. A trio of knockdowns was the difference on the scorecards, as the Imperial, California native managed a twelve-round, unanimous decision over Miami’s Luis Ortiz. Judges Zachary Young (114-111). Eddie Hernandez (114-111) and Fernando Villareal (113-112) scored in favor of Ruiz, who floored Ortiz twice in round two and again in round seven to prevail in their WBC heavyweight title semifinal eliminator Sunday evening at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Ruiz, Ortiz Scorecard BoxingScene Live - 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 official weigh-in Saturday before they meet in the ring this Sunday, September 4 headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)
Andy Ruiz could not have been prouder when he stepped on the scale for his latest assignment. The former unified heavyweight titlist has come to grips with industry-wide criticism of his physique, as he will never be confused for a bodybuilder. His announced of 268 ¾ pounds for his upcoming WBC heavyweight semifinal eliminator
There will never come a point in his career where Andy Ruiz won’t desire a rubber match with Anthony Joshua. A third fight between the pair of former unified heavyweight titlists remains a future priority for Ruiz, even in the wake of Joshua’s repeat defeat to current WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO champ Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13KOs). Their August 20 clash saw Usyk have to settle for a split decision in a fight he otherwise clearly won, thus leaving Joshua with his third loss in his past five fights.
By Cliff Rold - It almost feels like a throwback. US fans around in the nineties will remember a decade where the heavyweight division was red hot…and expensive. It wasn’t just the legendary clashes like Evander Holyfield-Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis-Holyfield, or Holyfield-Mike Tyson.