Ruiz shares prediction for Fury vs Usyk title fight

Former uni ed heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr (35-2, 22KO) has weighed in with his prediction for the upcoming historic heavyweight title clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, which will determine the

rst-ever four-belt undisputed champion of the division.

Ruiz, famously known for his monumental upset victory over Anthony Joshua, shared his insights ahead of the highly anticipated showdown. e 34-year-old Californian made boxing history when he dethroned Joshua, claiming the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles in a stunning upset. However, his reign as the rst Mexican heavyweight champion was short-lived, as he lost the belts to Joshua in a rematch just six months later.

Despite his rollercoaster journey in the division, Ruiz remains a respected gure in the boxing world. With his predictions, Ruiz adds intrigue to the Fury vs. Usyk matchup, o ering his perspective on how the ght might unfold. Speaking to Boxing News, e Destroyer’ o ered his prediction ahead of the historic heavyweight contest and controversially declared that Usyk needs to be careful about being outboxed – a polarising opinion to the wider verdict that ‘ e Gypsy King’ should negate the technical skills of the Ukrainian by overpowering him with his physical advantages.

“I think that if Usyk throws combinations, goes inside there and sticks to the game plan, doesn’t let Tyson Fury box him around – uses his jab, uses his distance – I think that Usyk could do good.”

A er what will be an almost two-year hiatus, Andy Ruiz is

nally set to return to the ring himself following his recently announced appearance on the

Madrimov-crawford undercard on August 3 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, home of the LA Galaxy soccer team.

It is there where Ruiz will take on loud-mouthed Jarrell Miller, but claimed to expect minimal drama during the build-up.

We are friends outside of the ring, but inside of the ring it is our business. He is basically going to become my enemy when we are in the ring, we are going to turn on that switch.“it’s going to be an exciting ght, man, I am going to go in there and do my thing, I’m sure he is going to go out there and do his thing but you better believe that – god willing – we are going to get that victory.”