Andy Ruiz Jr vs Luis Ortiz: Mexican reveals 'only goal' in heavyweight clash

Andy Ruiz Jr has explained how he plans to approach his heavyweight battle with Luis Ortiz.

Ever since that famous night in June 2019 when he defeated Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz Jr has been one of the most talked-about heavyweight boxers on the planet. ‘The Destroyer’ has the kind of hand speed that you simply wouldn’t expect someone of his size to have, with the 32-year-old being recognised as a former world champion and the mastermind behind one of the most memorable wins the division has seen in years.

Alas, after losing the rematch six months later in fairly dull fashion, Ruiz Jr took some time away from the sport before returning to defeat Chris Arreola last May.

His route back to a world title shot was never going to be easy from there and for the longest time, rumours began to surface that he could be preparing for a showdown with ‘King Kong’ himself, Luis Ortiz.

The two are scheduled to meet in Los Angeles this weekend and ahead of the contest, Ruiz Jr noted in a media scrum that he’ll do whatever it takes to register his 35th win as a pro.

“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.”

Even at the age of 43, Luis Ortiz is still the kind of fighter who can strike fear into the heart of just about anyone who steps in his path.

The Cuban sensation is 33-2 and with 28 of those victories coming by way of knockout, you should have a pretty good idea of his credentials at the elite level.

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