Andy Ruiz Jr will be remembered for stealing Anthony Joshua’s undefeated record as well as his unified world heavyweight belts.
That night in New York in 2019 was one of the biggest heavyweight upsets in the sport, and many believe it influenced Joshua as a boxer even if he easily won the rematch less than six months later.
Since then, the Brit has lost both of his championships to Oleksandr Usyk, and he was unable to accomplish so in their rematch. He’s found himself on the comeback trail, and all roads appear to go to Deontay Wilder for him and his squad.
Despite positive conversations earlier this year, Saudi Arabia’s offer to stage the fight was suddenly withdrawn.
Ruiz has been angling for his shot at the hard-hitting ‘Bronze Bomber’ for some time now, but he has been accused of demanding too much money.
It’s something he disputes as he continues to push for the fight, but Wilder’s team claim there’s little chance of it happening.
The two former champions represent a frustrating stagnancy on the heavyweight scene, and fans would like to see them out regardless of who fills the opposite corner.
