Andy Ruiz Jr. Set to Return to the Ring Against Friend Jarrell Miller

Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. (34) is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring on August 3rd in Los Angeles. The 34-year-old Mexican-American has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Luis Ortiz in September 2022, a bout that saw him claim the WBC interim heavyweight title. Ruiz Jr. will face close friend and fellow heavyweight Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller (35) in an undercard fight on the same night as Terence Crawford’s clash with WBA light-middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov. Miller, who has a contentious history with Anthony Joshua after failing a drug test just before they were due to fight, shares a close bond with Ruiz Jr., and the two even have plans to take a fishing trip together after the fight. Miller, who last fought in December 2022 and lost against Daniel Dubois, has expressed confidence in his preparations for the fight, stating that he has more than enough time to prepare. “If you look at any one of my fights except Dubois, I either knock you out or a dominate and beat yo’ a

,” Miller said. “They told me about this fight and I said ‘that’s my bro’. “I picked the phone up and I said ‘do I have permission to kick yo’ butt?’ “There’s no animosity between me and Andy it’s just business. “I told him ‘whatever happens fight night you’re still taking me fishing bro’. “It’s a great card to be on. I can’t wait to do what I do best. “We’re gonna keep it cordial, keep it respectful and after that. “Sorry there’s no s

* talking today. I feel like you need a punchline. “It’s the battle of the fast food.” The rest of the August 3rd card will feature Vergil Ortiz vs Tim Tszyu, Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela, David Morrell vs Radivoje Kalajdzic, and Andy Cruz vs Antonio Moran.