Andy Ruiz vs. Luis Ortiz

[Master]

Andy Ruiz Jr has explained how he plans to approach his heavyweight battle with Luis Ortiz.

Ever since that famous night in June 2019 when he defeated Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz Jr has been one of the most talked-about heavyweight boxers on the planet. ‘The Destroyer’ has the kind of hand speed that you simply wouldn’t expect someone of his size to have, with the 32-year-old being recognised as a former world champion and the mastermind behind one of the most memorable wins the division has seen in years.

Alas, after losing the rematch six months later in fairly dull fashion, Ruiz Jr took some time away from the sport before returning to defeat Chris Arreola last May.

His route back to a world title shot was never going to be easy from there and for the longest time, rumours began to surface that he could be preparing for a showdown with ‘King Kong’ himself, Luis Ortiz.

The two are scheduled to meet in Los Angeles this weekend and ahead of the contest, Ruiz Jr noted in a media scrum that he’ll do whatever it takes to register his 35th win as a pro.

“If this ends in a knockout it ends in a knockout. My only goal is to be victorious. I’m in shape to go 12 hard rounds. We’re going to go in there and leave it all in the ring.

“I’m proof that anything is possible if you work hard and stay disciplined. The main thing right now is just accomplishing our goal Sunday night and leave the ring with my hand raised.”

Even at the age of 43, Luis Ortiz is still the kind of fighter who can strike fear into the heart of just about anyone who steps in his path.

The Cuban sensation is 33-2 and with 28 of those victories coming by way of knockout, you should have a pretty good idea of his credentials at the elite level.

The only time he’s come up on the losing end is during his two meetings with Deontay Wilder and after how good he looked against Charles Martin back in January, it’s easy to understand why some are seeing this as a really competitive fight.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxi...a871be3ffb7e9f

[Master]

What is labor day?

[palmerq]

A national holiday in america and Canada that celebrates the special relationship between Tony Blair and the US..

[Spicoli]

Keep forgetting we don't have to wake up "on time" tomorrow. Still though not dropping 80 bucks for this microwaved pizza version of a heavyweight fight.
Let the link hunting commence anyone

[NoSavingByTheBell]

What is labor day?

The first Monday of september. Nobody works in America except maybe fast food workers for example in a few others. Is the federal holiday

[TIC]

just caught the last half of the ra'eese aleem fight. he won a wide unanimous decision. joey spencer fight on now

[TIC]

all joey through four

[TIC]

kevin salgado has done better in the fifth & sixth but i still having joey winning them all

[TIC]

eighth is the first i have given to kevin

[Master]

Ortiz outboxed Ruiz for the majority of the rounds but the knock-downs cost him winning the bout.

Ruiz landed effective right hands but overall did not press enough to capitalise on the knock downs.

The second knock down should not have counted. The scores were close so do not know if that made a difference.

[Master]

ANDY RUIZ JR secured victory over Luis Ortiz thanks to his three knockdowns - as the close scorecards are revealed.

Ortiz was dropped twice in round two and then again in the seventh but boxed on to hear the final bell.

Ruiz actually took his foot off the gas in the rounds after flooring the Cuban veteran in Los Angeles.

Following the 12 completed rounds, Zachary Young and Eddie Hernandez Sr's scorecards read 111-114 twice in favour of Ruiz.

And Fernando Villarreal had it 112-113 to the Mexican-American, 32, meaning the verdict was unanimous.

But in actual fact, had Ortiz, 43, not had three points docked for being dropped, he would have won on Villarreal's card.

The official had Ortiz winning seven of the 12 rounds, while Young and Hernandez had it even a six apiece.

But the three additional points scored by Ruiz for his knockdowns meant he ran out a winner.

Ortiz ended the fight with a closed eye following a brutal right hand, but now wants a second fight after refusing to retire.

He said: “I want a rematch. I was keeping my hands up but the eyes wasn’t a problem.

“After this do you think I’m done? What do the people want?”

Ruiz has not got back to world title contention since beating Anthony Joshua, 32, in June 2019 but losing the rematch six months later.

Now, he wants to get back to being a busy boxer again and vowed to reign once more.

Ruiz roared: "I do not want to be waiting so long, I want to fight at least three or four times a year.

“I’m ready, I’m hungry man. I want to be champion again, I want to bring that belt back to Mexico.”

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19707...ds-knockdowns/

[palmerq]

“I’m ready, I’m hungry man.

Oh no :S I hope Jimmy Chungs is well stocked

[TIC]

edwin de los santos v jose valenzuela

isaac cruz v eduardo ramirez

[NoSavingByTheBell]

Damn, I have to say, that Andy Ruiz and that Luis Ortiz are monsters. Both of them. They delivered and took some deadly shots that would knock out a fucking horse. Damn do they hit hard and have steel chins. What a fucking free swinging exciting fight that was. Props to both of them for dishing out and taking major fucking punishment like a true man. Holy shit. Look at those monster power shots. These are warriors. They fight like the old timers. Holy hell.