Andy Ruiz Jr., Who Was 268 Lbs When He Defeated Joshua, Looks “More Like Cruiserweight Than Heavyweight” In 2022

Andy Ruiz Jr. is set to make his return to boxing and will face off against Cuban heavyweight boxer Luis Ortiz. The bout will take place on September 4th at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.

This bout will be an important one for both fighters as it could prove to be the push needed by both fighters to get a shot at the heavyweight title in the future. This has motivated Ruiz Jr. to get back into shape as he looked slimmer than ever in his latest Instagram post.

Ruiz Jr. shows off his slim look ahead of his next fight

Ahead of his fight on September 4th, the former heavyweight champion looked slim and bruised up as he uploaded a video on his Instagram account with the caption.”Trust The Process! 33 more days until my fight”

Ruiz is training along with his trainer and looked considerably slimmer than he has ever been. The Mexican boxer was notorious for being overweight and was often referred to as ‘fat’ but just like his inspiration, Tyson Fury he is focused and worked to get in shape for his next fight and start the path to reclaiming the heavyweight championship once again.

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Moreover, fans were also quick to point out the heavyweight boxer’s slim physique as one fan commented, “Looking more like a cruiserweight than a heavyweight! Lookin good”. Another fan even went as far as to compare him to middleweight as he commented, “Lads coming back at middleweight!!! Full power”

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz

Ruiz Jr. reached the pinnacle of the heavyweight division after his surprising victory over fellow heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and earning the heavyweight championship. However, his glory was short-lived as he lost to the British boxer in their rematch. Since then Ruiz Jr. has only competed in the ring once back in 2021 with a victory over Chris Arreola. He also underwent surgery on his right knee in August 2021.

Ortiz, on the other hand, is on a two-fight win streak after his loss against Deontay Wilder, with wins over Alexander Flores and Charles Martin. This is a chance for both fighters to get back into title contention, as the victor will certainly move a step forward for a shot at heavyweight gold.

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