Andy Ruiz Jr. fights tonight in a heavyweight eliminator against Cuban veteran Luis Ortiz at the Crypto..com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Ruiz pulled off one of the biggest surprises in boxing in the summer of 2019 when he defeated Anthony Joshua, winning the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.
Joshua would win them back in Saudi Arabia at the end of that year and Ruiz spent time away from the ring to recover and improve, and he defeated Chris Arreola in May last year.
Ortiz has been a stalwart in the heavyweight rankings for years, with his only defeats coming in memorable bouts against former longtime heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Most recently, Ortiz stopped Charles Martin in the sixth round on New Year's Day in an all-action affair.
The winner lines up themselves up for a significant fight in early 2023, while the loser has to think about their standing in the weight class.
Here is everything you need to know about Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz.
When is Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz fight tonight? Date, start time
Date: Sunday, Sept. 4
Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT
Main event ringwalks (approx): 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT. With live fight nights, these timings could change.
What channel/stream is Ruiz vs. Ortiz tonight?
U.S.: Fox Sports PPV (Price: $74.99)
UK: N/A
Fox Sports PPV will air the fight in the U.S. where fans will have to pay $74.99 to watch the fight. A broadcaster hasn't been announced at this time for the UK fans.
Where is the Ruiz vs. Ortiz fight tonight?
The fight takes place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Andy Ruiz Jr. record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: September 11, 1989
- Height: 6-0
- Reach: 74 inches
- Total Fights: 36
- Record: 34-2 (22 KOs)
Luis Ortiz record and bio
- Nationality: Cuban
- Date of Birth: March 29, 1979
- Height: 6-4
- Reach: 78 inches
- Total Fights: 37
- Record: 33-2-2 (28 KOs)
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz fight card
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz; WBC Heavyweight Eliminator
- Isaac Cruz vs. Eduardo Ramirez; WBC Lightweight Eliminator
- Abner Mares vs. Miguel Flores; Lightweights
- Jose Valenzuela vs. Jezreel Corrales; Lightweights