Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz is scheduled to go down on the Crypto.com Area (previously Staples Heart) in Los Angeles, California on September 4.
The combat between the 2 former heavyweight contenders might probably arrange a mega combat subsequent yr with fellow Premier Boxing Champions stablemate Deontay Wilder.
In accordance with DraftKings, Ruiz is a large favourite to win the bout at -380. Ortiz is available in as a reasonable underdog at +275.
Many assume the combat is Ruiz’s to lose. Given he’s over 10 years youthful that his Cuban counterpart, the oddsmaker put the most effective guess on Ruiz profitable through choice (+260).
Ruiz usually stops his opponents within the early rounds, however that may be very unlikely to occur towards a seasoned knockout artist in Ortiz who’s formidable when he is bought contemporary legs.
Ruiz could also be off to a really aggressive begin however he’ll more than likely assert his youth to dominate because the combat progress.
Each fighters have been comparatively inactive since 2020, however a win over the weekend might enhance their possibilities of one other shot at glory.
Ruiz, 32, was final seen bouncing again from a loss within the Anthony Joshua rematch, outpointing fellow Mexican slugger Cris Arreola in Could 2021 with new coach Eddy Reynoso in his nook.
The 43-year-old Ortiz, in the meantime, struggled earlier than lastly stopping Charles Martin in six rounds final January.
Find out how to watch Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz stay?
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz might be streamed stay on Fox Sports activities pay-per-view within the USA. The pay-per-view worth has been set at $74.99.
The combat will happen on Sunday, September 4. The primary card will start at 9 PM ET/ 2 AM GMT. The primary-event ring walks are anticipated to start at 12 AM ET/ 5 AM GMT.
The headliner was made official as Luis Ortiz weighed in at 245.25 kilos. In the meantime, Andy Ruiz Jr., who has struggled along with his weight prior to now, got here in at 268.75 kilos.
The co-main occasion options Isaac Cruz vs. Eduardo Ramirez. The 2 light-weight contenders had an intense staredown within the weigh-ins, as they refused to interrupt focus.
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