Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Mexican-American |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Imperial, California, USA |
Latest News about Andy Ruiz
30/01/2026
Andy Ruiz Jr. was reported to be nearing a return to boxing under trainer Manny Robles. Coverage in early 2026 described renewed signs of activity around his comeback after a long layoff caused by injury.
19/08/2025
Ruiz publicly discussed comeback plans after an extended absence from the ring. Reports in 2025 said he had been cleared by doctors to resume training and was targeting a late-2025 or early-2026 return.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Andrés Ponce Ruiz Jr. |
|---|---|
| Known For | Former unified heavyweight world champion |
| Notable Achievement | Defeated Anthony Joshua in 2019 to become the first heavyweight world champion of Mexican descent |
Physical Stats & More
| Division | Heavyweight |
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Career
| Turned Pro | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Titles Held | WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles |
| Career Note | Won the unified heavyweight titles in 2019 and later lost them in the rematch with Anthony Joshua |
Style Quotient
| Ring Name | The Destroyer |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/andy_destroyer13/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/andyruizjr13/ | |
| X | https://x.com/Andy_destroyer1 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is of Mexican descent. | |
| 2. He became a unified heavyweight champion in 2019. | |
| 3. He is known for one of boxing's biggest upsets against Anthony Joshua. |