Andy Ruiz Jr: Ex-world champion loses to Poland's Damian Knyba
Former heavyweight boxing champion Andy Ruiz Jr. lost his comeback fight against Damian Knyba via a unanimous points decision in New Jersey. Ruiz, who has been inactive for two years, struggled with his movement and timing throughout the bout.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant setback for Ruiz's career trajectory and raises questions about his future competitiveness in the heavyweight division.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Andy Ruiz Jr, pictured right in his bout with Poland's Damian Knyba, took to the ring for the first time in two years
Former world champion Andy Ruiz Jr has vowed to carry on after losing his comeback fight to Poland's Damian Knyba in New Jersey.
The 36-year-old heavyweight shocked the boxing world seven years ago by beating Britain's Anthony Joshua to take his world titles.
Ruiz Jr has since been beset by injuries and was taking part in just his fourth fight since losing the rematch to Joshua in December 2019.
He looked a shadow of his former self at the Prudential Center in Newark, saved by the bell after scrambling back to his feet following a knockdown in the seventh, he eventually lost by a unanimous points decision.
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