Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. has announced his return to the ring and will face close friend Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller in an undercard fight on August 3rd. The fight will take place in Los Angeles and will serve as a warm-up for Ruiz Jr.’s eventual return to the heavyweight title hunt. Ruiz Jr. has not fought since his victory over Luis Ortiz in September 2022.
Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz has hinted at a potential return to the ring, responding to a social media post about a reported return date with a pair of eyes emoji. Ruiz hasn’t fought since defeating Luis Ortiz on points in November 2022 and has struggled to secure an opponent in the face of increased activity in the heavyweight division.
