Ruiz Jr has reunited with Manny Robles, the trainer who masterminded his famous win over Anthony Joshua in June 2019, which saw him briefly become unified WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight champion before he dropped the titles in a rematch.

He has expressed interest in locking horns with Usyk after exchanging private messages on social media.

"Usyk is the one with the belts. Usyk is the one with the name," said Ruiz Jr in November.

"So I think that's a good fight that I'd be interested in as well.

"Maybe like a few weeks ago, I was messaging Usyk.

"I guess he sent me a message or something.

"I was like, 'Hey, much love, brother. I would love to get in the ring with you. It would be a pleasure.'

"And then he was like, “In God's timing, we will do it. We will run it up.” And I was like, "'Oh, snap.'"

Ruiz Jr and Wilder are the only notable names from Usyk's era that he has yet to fight.

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