

Luckily for Romero, he was able to meet Davis months later, but it could have cost him a heavy purse if it wasn’t. This doesn’t look good, and there has been a history as of late where accusations could sometimes lead to losing a fight, as it did for Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero when he was initially supposed to fight Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in 2021. Ruiz, however, filed a response to Lemus’ docs in court on Thursday … saying he “categorically denies that he ever has abused Julia Lemus or his children.” He said in the docs there “is no just reason to separate Ruiz from his” kids - while adding Lemus is the one who’s been violent in the relationship. In the documents, she also accused Ruiz of abusing both alcohol and illicit drugs … causing her to “fear for my life and safety and the lives and safety of my children.” The 26-year-old - who was with Ruiz from 2015 through 2022 - added that Andy physically and emotionally abused their two children as well. Julia Lemus filed for the domestic violence restraining order in San Diego back on April 6 … alleging Ruiz “sexually, physically, and psychologically abused me, making me feel like feel like I had to walk on eggshells around him” while they were dating. Then shortly after midnight this morning, TMZ posted an article about allegations made by Ruiz Jr.’s ex-girlfriend Julia Lemus. This all sounded like it was heading in the direction that Team Ruiz wanted. was making his rounds on Instagram, eluding to the possibility of winning another heavyweight title. is in the mix, as is China’s Zhilei Zhang, who could owe Joe Joyce a rematch following the upset.” Before this tweet, Ruiz Jr. Mike Coppinger from ESPN tweeted on Friday, “ Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is planning a July return, sources told ESPN, with Wembley Stadium on hold for the 15th and 22nd. (35-2) has been in the news cycle lately for things that are good and bad for his career. and the TMZ news article circulating with regard to allegations from his ex-wife Julia Lemus.įormer unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.
#ANDY RUIZ FIGHT. UPDATE#
Let’s hope one of these fights comes to fruition quickly.BFW brings you an update on Andy Ruiz Jr. Fans already know the commitment of Mexican boxers, and everyone on this list has held world titles. It appears that when Ruiz’s back is against the wall, he performs even better, and the man undefeated through 33 fights and the king of the heavyweights doesn’t get much more challenging.Īny of these three fights has a chance to become a boxing classic.
#ANDY RUIZ FIGHT. CRACK#
Since Fury keeps putting everyone down, Andy Ruiz could be next to get a crack at the champion. Ruiz would probably have to win a fight or two to get there, but that’s very doable for the former heavyweight champion. Fury stands above everyone else, and as such a lot has to play out for this fight to happen. This fight may line up a couple of years into the future if it ever happens. “Let’s get the third one,” said Ruiz right after the second fight, so why not now? Tyson Fury Ruiz defeated Joshua to become the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion in history, while Joshua was undefeated up to that point and now has suffered three losses overall. Ruiz can’t be added to that long list?īoth fighters remain among the biggest names in the heavyweight division.

Anthony Joshuaīoxing has given us great trilogies from Fury vs. This fight will likely determine who stands next in line for a title shot. Wilder fits all the checkmarks for what a heavyweight champion should look like, but we know Ruiz won’t blink and has already proven the world wrong. Wilder has knocked out every opponent he’s ever faced besides Tyson Fury, the only boxer who has ever beaten him. Assuming Wilder takes care of business against Robert Helenius in October, Ruiz vs. Rumors of Wilder and Ruiz have simmered for years now. After Ruiz’s victory on Sunday night, he called out Wilder, who was in attendance and went into the ring. The floor is set, and if both sides want it, they’ll get it done. Ruiz’s victory in this title-eliminator match makes him ripe for another big fight, and perhaps will give him another shot at the heavyweight title down the line.Īndy Ruiz gets his third knock down of the fight late in the 7th round! #RuizOrtiz /dcEa7HqCxu The heavyweight division in boxing has a lot of great contenders at the top, but only one can be declared the best. After losing his belts, Ruiz now boasts two straight wins and is eager to get another title shot. The Destroyer was able to edge out Cuban veteran boxer Luis “King Kong” Ortiz via unanimous decision after scoring three knockdowns in the fight.

Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.
