Damian Knyba beats Andy Ruiz Jr. in Newark bout
Damian Knyba defeated former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. on Friday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, prompting renewed questions about Ruiz’s future.
Damian Knyba beat Andy Ruiz Jr. on Friday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, in a heavyweight fight that drew attention because Ruiz is a former world champion. The result came on a card at the arena in the United States.
The bout ended with Knyba taking the upset over Ruiz, according to the report from Forbes. The source also said Ruiz was dropped during the fight.
The loss adds to scrutiny around Ruiz’s next steps in the division. Post-fight reaction from the card included calls for the 35-year-old to consider retirement, the report said.
Ruiz, who held a heavyweight title earlier in his career, remains one of the division’s most recognizable names. The Newark result adds another setback to his recent run in the ring.
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