Best fights of Andy Ruiz Jr.
Over 17 years as a professional, Andy Ruiz Jr. has compiled a 35-3-1 (22) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Andy Ruiz Jr. KOs Anthony Joshua
On June 1, 2019 Andy Ruiz Jr. fought Anthony Joshua for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Jr. was 29 years old with a record of 32-1, and Joshua was 29 with a record of 22-0. Jr. was on a 3-fight winning streak and Joshua was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Anthony Joshua via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Andy Ruiz Jr. loses to Anthony Joshua in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 7, 2019 Andy Ruiz Jr. defended his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua. It was their second meeting. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 33-1, and Joshua was 30 with a record of 22-1. Jr. was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Joshua was coming off a loss. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Joshua.
3. Andy Ruiz Jr. draws with Jarrell Miller
On August 3, 2024 Andy Ruiz Jr. faced Jarrell Miller in a heavyweight bout. Jr. was 34 years old with a record of 35-2, and Miller was 36 with a record of 26-1-1. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Miller was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a majority decision.
4. Andy Ruiz Jr. loses to Joseph Parker via majority decision
On December 10, 2016 Andy Ruiz Jr. fought Joseph Parker for the vacant WBO heavyweight title. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 29-0, and Parker was 24 with a record of 21-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Parker was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Parker.
5. Andy Ruiz Jr. KOs Manuel Quezada
On May 17, 2014 Andy Ruiz Jr. defended his WBO InterContinental and WBC-NABF heavyweight titles against Manuel Quezada. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Quezada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Manuel Quezada via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
6. Andy Ruiz Jr. KOs Josh Gormley
On July 16, 2016 Andy Ruiz Jr. faced Josh Gormley in a heavyweight bout. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 27-0, and Gormley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Josh Gormley via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Andy Ruiz Jr. defeats Luis Ortiz
On September 4, 2022 Andy Ruiz Jr. faced Luis Ortiz in a heavyweight bout. Jr. was 32 years old with a record of 34-2, and Ortiz was 43 with a record of 33-2. Jr. was coming off a win and Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
8. Andy Ruiz Jr. KOs Joe Hanks
On July 27, 2013 Andy Ruiz Jr. fought Joe Hanks for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 19-0, and Hanks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Joe Hanks via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Andy Ruiz Jr. stops Alexander Dimitrenko
On April 20, 2019 Andy Ruiz Jr. faced Alexander Dimitrenko in a heavyweight bout. Jr. was 29 years old with a record of 31-1, and Dimitrenko was 36 with a record of 41-4. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Dimitrenko was coming off a loss. Jr. stopped Alexander Dimitrenko via retirement in the 5th round.
10. Andy Ruiz Jr. KOs Kenny Lemos
On October 25, 2014 Andy Ruiz Jr. faced Kenny Lemos in a heavyweight bout. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 22-0, and Lemos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Kenny Lemos via TKO in the 1st round.