![]() While Ramirez was able to get to his feet, Cruz pushed forward, sensing his moment to end the fight. Cruz first connected flush with a big left hook around a Ramirez jab that sent Ramirez to the mat hard. ![]() Midway through round two, Davis showed the fight-changing power that he possesses and that has helped make him a fan favorite in Los Angeles and beyond. “I was ready to win at all costs, for my family and what better way to win than here in front of all the great fans in Los Angeles,” said Cruz.” In the co-main event, top lightweight contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (24-2-1, 17 KOs) delivered a highlight-reel knockout over veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez (27-3-3, 12 KOs) in the second round of their showdown.Īlready a fan-favorite after giving three-division world champion Gervonta Davis all he could handle in defeat at this same arena last December, Mexico City’s Cruz entered the ring to roaring approval as he looked for another statement victory. is what’s next, then I’m ready to get it on.” “Deontay Wilder is back and I’m always looking for great exciting fights for the fans,” said Wilder. I’m hungry and I want to be champion again and bring that belt back to Mexico.” “If Deontay Wins in October, me and him are with the same management and we can make this fight happen,” said Ruiz Jr. Wilder, who was seated ringside, matched Ruiz’s enthusiasm for the potential matchup. After hurting Ortiz again in round 11 and winning the round on all three cards, Ruiz was able to hold off a late charge from Ortiz to edge the fight on the judges cards by scores of 114-111 twice, and 113-112.Īfter the fight, Ruiz stated his willingness to meet former WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder in a possible blockbuster showdown, if Wilder is successful in his ring return October 15 against Robert Helenius on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View. Ortiz even owned a slight 78-76 edge in punches landed according to CompuBox, but it was Ruiz’s 67 power punches to Ortiz’s 56 that made the difference. It was a blessing we were able to be successful.”ĭespite Ruiz pushing forward, Ortiz again used his excellent boxing acumen to remain in the fight. “I was waiting for him to load up and countering him when he did. In round seven however, Ruiz struck again, backing his opponent up with a straight right before moving close and dropping Ortiz with an overhand right. Ortiz got himself back in the fight over the subsequent rounds with impressive boxing as he relied on his jab and movement to keep Ruiz from inflicting further damage. There are always surprises in boxing, and that’s what you got if you didn’t think I’d give it my all.” To everyone who said that I’m old, I gave you a war today. “I told you I was going to be a warrior and that’s what I did,” said Ortiz. Ortiz (33-3, 28 KOs) would hit the canvas a second time in the round, but got to his feet again and delivered several strong left hands to keep himself in the fight and make it through the round. The first fighter of Mexican descent to become heavyweight world champion, Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) got his hometown crowd on its feet early, as he delivered a clean right hand to score his first knockdown in round two. I showed more class than I usually do just coming forward.” “Everyone was doubting me, but I worked so hard for this fight,” said Ruiz. scored three knockdowns on his way to a unanimous decision victory over top contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz in their WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator that headlined a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Sunday night from Arena in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES – Septem– Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. Isaac Cruz & Edwin De Los Santos Score Victories, Plus Abner Mares & Miguel Flores Fight to Majority Draw, in PPV Undercard Bouts PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SUNDAY NIGHT FROM CRYPTO.COM ARENA IN LOS ANGELES DROPS LUIS ORTIZ THREE TIMES ON HIS WAY TO DECISION VICTORY IN FOX SPORTS PBC
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