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Who is Andy Ruiz Jr, what’s his boxing record and did he call out Tyson Fury?

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ANDY RUIZ JR has revealed his wishes following Tyson Fury’s sixth-round massacre over Dillian Whyte.

The Californian most notably out-boxed Anthony Joshua in 2021, pulling off a shocking victory which not many expected.

Andy Ruiz has set his sights on Tyson Fury following the Gypsy King’s victory over Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty Images – Getty

And now, he has made some demands to the Gypsy King which Fury has been entertaining on his Instagram account.

But who exactly is Andy Ruiz and what did he say to Tyson Fury?

Who is Andy Ruiz Jr?

Originally from California and with Mexican heritage, heavyweight Andres ‘Andy’ Ruiz is the man tasked with dethroning Joshua of his world titles.

Ruiz had a glittering amateur career under Cuban trainer Fernando Ferrer, turning pro with a record of 105-5, whilst he also represented Mexico at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

The hard-hitting 6ft2 fighter is known as ‘The Destroyer’ and has worked in the past with legendary trainer Freddie Roach.

He was just 19 when he made his professional debut in 2009, knocking out Miguel Ramirez after just one minute in Tijuana.

Ruiz rose steadily up the ranks and won his first title four years later, taking down Joe Hanks in Saudi Arabia for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight strap.

And he defended that crown for the next two years, eventually earning a world title shot against Kiwi Joseph Parker in 2016.

Ruiz agreed to fight champion Parker in Aukland and took the champ the distance, only to lose out on the WBO belt by majority decision.

After that defeat in late 2016, Ruiz chose to take a break from the ring and was next seen in early 2018, beating Devin Vargas in a first-round blitz.

He’s since gone on to beat Kevin Johnson and German Alexander Dimitrenko.

Ruiz has revealed how he felt he was ‘too fat to box’ and fought Dimintrenko on a University campus – but will now head to the bright lights of Madison Square Garden.

What is his boxing record?

Ruiz, 32, has been a professional for over a decade.

Following his famous win over AJ, he had taken on 34 total fights – keeping up a pro record of 33-1, with 21 of Ruiz’s wins coming by way of knockout.

His only single defeat at the time came to Joseph Parker before losing the rematch to Anthony Joshua.

Andy Ruiz was beaten by Joshua in their rematch 

What did Ruiz say to Fury?

Following Tyson Fury’s convincing win over Dillian Whyte, Andy Ruiz challenged the Gypsy King to get in the ring with him before his retirement.

Ruiz said: “I hope 1 day I can have the chance to share the ring with you, three countries will be watching.

“That will be my wish,” accompanied by praying hands, boxing gloves, and angel face emojis.

And Fury, 33, teased the possibility of the fight happening by sharing Ruiz Jr’s request on his Instagram story.

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