Andy Ruiz JR returns from a two-year hiatus to compete against a friend he goes fishing with.
The 34-year-old former unified heavyweight champion will step back into the ring on August 3 in Los Angeles.
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Andy Ruiz Jr. has been away from the ring for two yearsCredit: Getty
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Jarrell Miller is lined up to fight his friend Credit: Getty
Luis has not fought since his victory over Luis Ortiz in September 2022.
He will then face his good friend Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller on the undercard of the fight between Terrence Crawford and WBA light middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov.
Miller, 35, has been in a strained relationship with Anthony Joshua since he failed a drug test shortly before his fight.
However, he shares a deep bond with Lewis and even plans to travel together after the fight.
“I have more than enough time to prepare for this fight,” said Miller, who lost to Daniel Dubois in December.
“If you look at my matches other than Dubois, I either knock you out or I dominate and beat you.
“They told me about this fight and I said, ‘That’s my brother.’
“I picked up the phone and said, ‘Can I kick your ass?’
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“There’s no animosity between me and Andy, it’s just business.
“I told him, ‘No matter what happens on game night, you’re still going to take me fishing.’
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“It’s a great card to be in and I can’t wait to do my best.
“We’re going to keep it honest, keep it respectful, and then continue.
“Sorry, no nonsense today. Looks like you need a punchline.
“It’s the battle of fast food.”
The rest of the card is Virgil Ortiz vs. Tim Tse, Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela, David Morel vs. Ladivose Kalajzic, and Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran.
Ricky Hatton’s biggest boxing victory
Ricky Hatton tasted defeat just three times in a glittering 46-fight career that netted him an estimated £37 million in prize money. Some of his most memorable victories are listed below.
Tommy Peacock by TKO – In his 11th professional fight, Ricky won his first title by winning the vacant Central Area Light Welterweight belt at the Oldham Sports Center.
John Thaxton on Points – Ricky earned All-American honors by defeating Thaxton for the vacant British light welterweight strap at the Wembley Conference Center in 2000.
Kostya Tsiz retires – In front of an enthusiastic home crowd at Manchester’s MEN Arena, Ricky becomes world champion for the first time. He won the IBF and The Ring light welterweight titles against former undisputed champion Tsiz.
Luis Colazo by unanimous decision – After just three fights, Ricky defeated his nemesis Collazo in 12 rounds to win the WBA light welterweight title and add to his stateside title collection.
Paulie Malignaggi TKO – Ricky’s last boxing victory came against the loudmouthed American-Italian fighter Malignaggi in Las Vegas. The hitman put words to his fist and stopped his opponent in 11 rounds. He earned $2.5 million for his night job.
Six months later, Ricky suffered his second defeat. His first was in 2007 against Floyd Mayweather and then Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao.He suffered a brutal second round knockout and was taken to hospital for a precautionary brain scan
