ANDY RUIZ JR is plotting a return to the ring in August with Adam Kownacki and Chris Arreola potential opponents for the ex-champion.
The Mexican-American has not fought since losing the unified heavyweight titles to Anthony Joshua in their Saudi Arabia rematch in December.
Andy Ruiz Jr is targeting an August return to the ringCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Chris Arreola, left and Adam Kownacki, right, are potential opponents for RuizCredit: Getty Images – Getty
It came six months after Ruiz scored a sensational upset win against AJ in New York to win the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
But after banking around £15million for the duo of Joshua fights, the Californian is ready to step between the ropes again.
According to The Athletic, Kowanacki – who faces Robert Heleniuson on Saturday – is a considered opponent should he win his next fight as well as former Deontay Wilder opponent Arreola.
Ruiz is in talks to fight Cuban southpaw Luis Ortiz – who has been beaten twice by Wilder – but wants a tune-up bout in August first.
After surrendering the titles to Joshua in a lacklustre first defence, the fast but chubby heavyweight parted ways with trainer Manny Robles.
Ruiz is yet to announce his new coach, despite considering legendary Teddy Atlas for the job.
The 30-year-old posted a clip of him back training, and did so after telling PBC on Fox he wanted to face new WBC champion Tyson Fury, who stopped Wilder in seven rounds to win the belt.
Ruiz said: “I think Tyson Fury did an awesome job. He did everything that he had and his ability, his long reach and all that and he’s the man right now.
“I think Tyson Fury did what he had to do, he stuck to the game plan.
“I’m pretty sure he could do it again and I could do it too so, if they pick me, I’m here and I’m ready.”
Ruiz is in talks to fight ex-Deontay Wilder opponent Luis OrtizCredit: Rex Features
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
