IT’S been a hard road to the top for former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.
The Californian-based boxer, 31, stunned the world in June 2019 when he defeated Anthony Joshua to take the IBF, WBO and IBO titles from the British star.
Boxing at the top level is big business and Ruiz has earned a fortune since that famous night in New York.
What is Andy Ruiz Jr’s net worth?
Prior to his stunning victory over AJ, Ruiz Jr had only fought once at world level, losing to Joseph Parker in December 2016.
He was a late stand-in for the bout, replacing Jarred Miller after the American’s doping allegations.
But he definitely had the pedigree, stunning Joshua to take the world titles and end the Brit’s unbeaten pro record.
Winning that original bout gave Ruiz Jr a healthy bank balance boost, but it was the rematch where the money really rolled in.
The Destroyer took on AJ in the desert for their long-awaited second fight, with the Mexican losing his belts on an unanimous decision in Riyadh.
Ruiz Jr had received around £5m for fighting AJ in New York, but his return for the rematch was a whopping £10million.
The Mexican hasn’t been seen in the ring since that defeat in December 2019, but is preparing for his comeback against Chris Arreola on May 1.
This isn’t a heavyweight title fight, but reports suggest Ruiz Jr is set for a guaranteed £1m before PPV receipts.
In January 2021, Andy Ruiz Jr had an estimated net worth of £7.1m.
🥊 RUIZ JR VS ARREOLA: TV, live stream and start time info ahead of the big fight
How can I watch Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola?
- The UK broadcaster for Ruiz Jr vs Arreola has yet to be confirmed.
- But in the U.S., the fight will be shown live on Fox Sports pay-per-view for the price of $49.95.
- Coverage of the action in the UK will likely get underway from 3am, with the main event to get going at around 5am.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
