Andy Ruiz confirmed his return to the ring against Jarrell Miller and assured that he is ready to rock on August 3 in an event led by the fight between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov on August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
At the official conference in New York to promote the card, Ruiz admitted that he feels very happy to return to action after almost two years of inactivity and assured that this will be the beginning of a more consistent Destroyer.
“I am very happy to be back. Many ups and downs in life, but I’m glad God gave me another chance. I’m ready to rock. August 3 It will be the return of Andy Ruiz, a consistent Andy Ruiz”said.
On the other hand, former contender Jarrell Miller – who has just lost on December 23 to Daniel Dubois in Saudi Arabia – He highlighted the great friendship he has with the Mexican-Americanbut he indicated that after the two get into the ring that will be behind them.
“This is a great fight. I can’t wait to do what I do best and that is kick ass. And after that (Andy) and I are going out for a beer. I’m going to commit suicide at the camp. This time there’s no shit being talked about. He is not that kind of opponent. There is nothing but love. But The moment one of us gets punched, the friendship is over.”, declared the American.
Andy Ruiz, 33, will seek to stay active in the ring and not spend so much time without fighting. The Mexican American He has a record of 35 victories, 22 of them by knockout, and two defeats as a professional.
For his part, Jarrell Miller, 35, He wants to leave behind his first defeat as a professional and return to the path of victory against Ruiz. The American fighter has a record of 26 wins, 22 by fast track, and one setback.
Tense confrontation between Pitbull Cruz and Rayo Valenzuela
Pitbull Cruz and José ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela They staged a tense first face to face prior to the fight where the Mexican will put his World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight title into play for the first time.
“I have been preparing a lot to face him and give a great show to the people of Los Angeles,” said the Mexican champion. “I’m ready for the best fighters, but now I’m focused on Valenzuela“.
Lightning He will make his debut at 140 pounds and feels it was the best decision he has ever made. because he thinks he is too big for the lightweight division. Now his goal is to win the title, but he will have a tough task against Pitbull Cruz.
“Being a world champion has been a dream of mine since I was 10 years old.. I’m big for the 135 division and I think this is the move I needed. “I feel good,” said Valenzuela.
In addition to the fights mentioned above, Turki Alalshikh’s first card outside the United Kingdom confirmed the following matchups: Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz vs. José ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela, David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic, Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu and the trilogy between Leo Santa Cruz vs. Ábner Mares.
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