5 September 2026
Former world champion Andy Ruiz Jr loses comeback fight
Andy Ruiz Jr has lost his comeback fight, falling to Poland’s Damian Knyba. The American heavyweight, who shocked Anthony Joshua in 2019 to take his world titles, was beaten in a bout that marked his return to the ring. BBC Sport reported the result. The defeat is a clear setback for Ruiz Jr as he attempts to rebuild his standing in the heavyweight division following his 2019 upset win over Joshua. It hands Knyba a notable victory and raises questions about the immediate prospects for Ruiz Jr’s comeback campaign.
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Why this matters
The loss is a setback for Ruiz Jr’s attempt to return to top-level boxing, complicating plans to regain previous status.
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