Andy Ruiz-Luis Ortiz Preview | BoxingInsider.com

By: Sean Crose

Though many would possibly argue the battle isn’t pay per view worthy, there’s little question Sunday’s Andy Ruiz-Luis Ortiz scrap – which is able to certainly be broadcast reside on Fox pay per view – represents an attention-grabbing matchup between two excessive degree heavies. Each Ruiz and Ortiz are at factors of their respective careers the place they’ll’t afford one other excessive profile loss. What’s extra, each males are hungry to get again, actually again, into the world title race. Maybe most significantly, nevertheless, is the actual fact each males are enjoyable to observe battle. This weekend’s bout won’t be a should see occasion for informal followers, however it could nicely show to be entertaining nonetheless.

Ruiz is seeking to come again after combating solely as soon as since shedding the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles to Anthony Joshua (due largely to his personal sluggish efficiency) again in late 2019. The very fact Ruiz entered the ring that night time in Saudi Arabia in lower than combating form was disappointing to followers after Ruiz had carried out brilliantly when he gained his title belts from Joshua by stoppage a mere six months earlier. The nice life caught up with the person, nevertheless, and now Ruiz is searching for absolution. He’ll must defeat Ortiz with a view to get it, nevertheless.

Having fought and misplaced to Deontay Wilder twice for Wilder’s WBC heavyweight titles. Ortiz – whose nicely in his 40s – most definitely nonetheless believes he has what it takes to battle for a world title. He could be proper, although there’s little question the clock is ticking on the person’s profession. A talented, exhausting hitting Cuban, Ortiz must get previous the ability and hand velocity of Mexican-American Ruiz if he needs to maintain his profession on observe. Once more, each fighters have loads on the road on Sunday.

The pay per view value runs about 75 {dollars}. The published additionally options the return of Abner Mares on the undercard. Mares, who hasn’t fought in years, is now 36 years outdated. The 31-3-1 three time titlist merely appears to need to get again within the sport. Mares will likely be combating at junior light-weight for the primary time when he faces the 25-4 Miguel Flores in a scheduled 10 spherical affair. The Ruiz-Ortiz pay per view card will likely be broadcast beginning at 9 PM japanese time Sunday night. The complete pay per view card will encompass 4 fights.