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The call that would set Andy Ruiz Jr. on the path to a new title

The call that would set Andy Ruiz Jr. on the path to a new title

Andy Ruiz Jr may be on his way to winning another world heavyweight title (Image: AFP)

After he starred in a successful return to the ring by Eddie Reynoso, Andy Ruiz Jr will be looking to win the World Heavyweight Championship. The opportunity can be presented to you thanks to the International Boxing Federation (IBF).vibe), because the specialized medium in stadiums, boxing scenerevealed that the organism extended a Invitation to challenge the current champion.

According to sports media, FIB Consider Andy Ruiz making his way to the world title Of the category without a weight limit. However, the Mexican-American would not face the King of the Flesh in the first place, that is, Oleksandr Usyk. If you accept the challenge, you will have to face it and To see Philip Hergovicin a quarrel is equivalent to a Semi-final tie to claim the right.

Hergovic He is a 29-year-old boxer, originally from Croatia. During his time as an amateur, he was part of his country’s delegation who attended 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. In that version of the highest sports show, he reached the final for third place, in which Won a bronze medal In the weight category above 91 kg. A year later, he entered the professional circle.

After a long break, Ruiz Jr. returned to the ring with a unanimous victory over Chris Areola (Photo: Harry How/AFP)
After a long break, Ruiz Jr. returned to the ring with a unanimous victory over Chris Areola (Photo: Harry How/AFP)

Since 2017, when he officially debuted in his new form, he’s done just that Participate in 14 fights. He won it all, although only the couple came up with a unanimous decision, he was victorious in the rest by knockout. Although his record places him as one of the best players in the category and a tough contender for a potential showdown with UsykNot considered in the top tenin order ESPN.

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Ruiz Jr. has a record of 34 wins, 22 of them by knockout, With only two losses, he is the second contender considered to face Usyek. His record includes a historic victory over Anthony JoshuaIn June 2019, he won the titles endorsed by the World Boxing Association (WBA).with), World Boxing Organization (OMB), Beside vibe. Although he lost them after six months and had a long hiatus, he joined the Canelo team for the crown.

Thanks to the performances he has shown throughout his career as a professional, the Mexican-American is considered in The fifth step for the best heavyweight foundationsdepending ESPN. Tyson Fury dominates the sector, followed by Oleksandr Usyk, Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua. In this way, a brawl can be central to their aspirations to climb places and Reunite the belts.

Andy Ruiz Jr has joined Canelo Alvarez's coaching staff with the goal of reclaiming the world title in his class (Image: Twitter / @superlidermx)
Andy Ruiz Jr has joined Canelo Alvarez’s coaching staff with the goal of reclaiming the world title in his class (Image: Twitter / @superlidermx)

Although Ruiz Jr. became the first opponent of Philip Hergovic, this happened thanks to the fact that Tony Juka, who was originally scheduled to face the Croats, decided to cancel his participation in the fight. In this way, given the possibility that a California citizen of the United States would reject the possibility, The International Boxing Federation also considered Murat Gassiev to be third in the list.

Gassiev It also does not appear in the rankings of specialized sports media. However, the 28-year-old Russian boxer has a professional record of 28 wins and 1 loss. He debuted in September 2011 in the cruiser weight category and cemented an undefeated streak of 26 wins. There he became the FIFA World Champion and received the WBA title from Unier Dorticos. In 2018, he lost them to Usek And two years later he debuted in the full weight category.

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this way, Andy Ruiz will have a second option if they search for a new account address. It is worth noting that Bob Arumpromoter of Tyson Fury, considered a companion cinnamon Alvarez as a candidate to fight for the WBC crown after negotiations with Dillian White, a committed contender, presented difficulties.

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