Andy Ruiz vs. Luis Ortiz Final Media Workout

Photos by Stephanie Trapp

Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz returns to the ring to swop and exchange punches with Cuban sensation  Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz on September 4 at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, California.

 Andy (34-2-0, 22 Ko´s), comes from defeating Chris Arreola by UD. His rival, Luis “King Kong” Ortiz, has a record of 33 wins with 28 knockouts, and two defeats. His most recent fight was on January 1 of this year when he knocked out Charles Martin in Hollywood. 

This fight will be an elimination endorsed by the World Boxing Council.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online at AXS.com.

Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday at the open to the public event:

ANDY RUIZ JR.

“I feel great. It means so much for me to be fighting in Los Angeles in front of all of my fans and supporters and I’m just ready to go. Everyone here today and everyone who supports me are my motivation to keep going.

“If this ends in a knockout it ends in a knockout. My only goal is to be victorious. I’m in shape to go 12 hard rounds. We’re going to go in there and leave it all in the ring.

“I’m proof that anything is possible if you work hard and stay disciplined. The main thing right now is just accomplishing our goal Sunday night and leave the ring with my hand raised.”

LUIS ORTIZ

 “You’re going to see a war on Sunday night. This is a venue that lends itself to great fights and this matchup with Ruiz is going to be another one to add to the history.

“I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, this fight is not going the distance. I hope all the Cuban and Mexican fans who are coming out are ready for something special, because its coming Saturday night. 

“Training camp has been perfect and we couldn’t be more ready for this clash. I know Andy is going to bring everything he has. That’s what I want. I want to beat the best version of Andy Ruiz Jr.”