How to watch Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz
Former unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. (34-2, 22KO) returns to action against two-time heavyweight title challenger Luis Ortiz (33-2, 28KO).
Mexican-American Ruiz Jr. has only fought twice since pulling off one of the biggest upsets in boxing history in June 2019 when he stopped defednign champion Anthony Joshua in his Stateside debut to claim four heavyweight titles. First, he came in out of shape and lost a wide decision to Joshua in their December 2019 rematch, then got dropped early but rebounded to win a decision over his childhood hero Chris Arreola in May 2021.
Cuban stylist Ortiz has been a fixture atop heavyweight rankings for years, with his only defeats coming in two memorable contests with former longtime heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Most recently, Ortiz stopped former IBF world champion Charles Martin in the sixth round on New Year's Day in an all-action affair.
The winner of this fixture lines up themselves up for a significant fight in early 2023. Here is everything you need to know about Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz.
Fight Details:
Date: Sunday, September 4, 2022
Venue: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Titles: WBC World heavyweight title eliminator
Main card: 9pm ET / 2am GMT (Monday morning)
Main event ringwalks (approx): 12am ET / 5am GMT (Monday morning)
The main card is set to get underway at 9pm ET / 2am GMT, with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 12am ET / 5am GMT, although these timings could change depending on undercard bouts.
How to Watch:
U.S.: Fox Sports PPV (Price: $74.99)
Fox Sports PPV will air the fight in the U.S. where fans will have to pay $74.99 to watch the fight. A broadcaster hasn't been announced at this time for the UK fans.
UK: talkSPORT will be providing live updates via talkSPORT.com
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Ruiz Jr. Bio
Nationality: American
Born: September 11, 1989
Height: 6-0
Reach: 74 inches
Fights: 36
Rounds: 175
Record: 34-2 (22 KOs)
KO Ratio: 61.11%
Ortiz Bio
Nationality: Cuban
Date of Birth: March 29, 1979
Height: 6-4
Reach: 78 inches
Fights: 37
Rounds: 168
Record: 33-2-2 (28 KOs)
KO Ratio: 75.68%
Running Order
Main Event:
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz
12×3 WBC Heavyweight Eliminator
Chief Support:
Isaac Cruz vs Eduardo Ramirez
12×3 WBC Lightweight Eliminator
Undercard:
Abner Mares vs Miguel Flores
10×3 Lightweights
Jose Valenzuela vs Jezreel Corrales
10×3 WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Title
Ra'eese Aleem vs Mike Plania
10×3 WBO NABO Super-Bantamweight Title
