Boxing tonight: Undercard, live stream, TV channel, odds, fight time for Ruiz Jr vs Ortiz
EXPRESS SPORT brings you everything you need to know about tonight's boxing as Andy Ruiz Jr and Luis Ortiz take centre stage.
Andy Ruiz Jr pulls out Snickers bar during interview
Andy Ruiz Jr takes on Luis Ortiz tonight across the pond in the United States. The fight marks the Mexican’s second outing since dropping his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles to Anthony Joshua in December 2019.
Standing across from him will be two-time world title challenger Luis Ortiz. The Cuban veteran is past his best at 43 years old, but still carries the knockout power to make this one an intriguing contest.
In his last outing, he stopped former world champion Charles Martin back in January of this year and will have his eyes set on another world title shot as he attempts to close out his career in style. For Ruiz Jr, it is crucial that he wins and does so in dominant fashion. A loss here could spell the end of his dreams of becoming a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.
Date and venue
The event is scheduled to take place in the early hours of Monday, September 5 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
UK Fight time and TV channel/live stream
Ruiz Jr vs Ortiz will be shown live on FITE TV for UK fans with coverage starting from 2am on Monday morning. The action will cost £12.99 and can be live streamed via the FITE TV app, which is available for download onto all good internet-connected devices including mobiles, tablets, and Smart TVs.
Full card
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz
Isaac Cruz vs. Eduardo Ramirez
Abner Mares vs. Miguel Flores
Jose Valenzuela vs. Jezreel Corrales
Ra’eese Aleem vs. Mike Plania
Charles Martin vs. Devin Vargas
*Running order subject to change.
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Odds
Ruiz Jr win 2/9
Ortiz win 11/4
Draw 18/1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at the time of publication.
Quotes
Ruiz Jr: “I’m feeling really good. The hard work has already paid off and now it’s just time to have fun on September 4. We’re going to let it all out in the ring. Me and Ortiz are coming to be champions, so you know it’s going to be a hell of a fight.
“I’m just ready. I had a long training camp. I know what Ortiz is bringing to the ring and I know what I’m capable of. I just have to stay focused and execute.”
Ortiz: “I feel so good both physically and mentally. I’m eagerly awaiting this fight and you’re not going to want to miss it when we get in that ring.
“After I fought Charles Martin, I was back in the gym a week later. Whether I have a fight or not, I’m always active and staying ready. My intention is to knock out Andy Ruiz. One of us is getting knocked out and I can guarantee this one doesn’t go to the judges.”