His remarkable journey in the world of boxing has earned him recognition as a former unified heavyweight champion, making history by becoming the first male boxer of Mexican heritage to hold the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles in 2019.
Andy Ruiz Jr. Wiki & Biography
Name
Andy Ruiz Jr.
Nickname
Ruiz
Date Of Birth
September 11, 1989
Age
35 Years
Birth Place
Imperial Valley, California, United States
Gender
Male
Profession
Boxer
Debut
Against Miguel Ramírez
Famous For
Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Nationality
Mexican-American
Religion
Christianity
Andy Ruiz Jr. Net Worth
Salary
Not Known
Net Worth
USD $10 Million approx
Height, Weight, and Color
Height in cm
188 cm
Height in Meters
1.88 m
Height in Feet Inches
6 feet 2 inches
Weight
116 kg
255 lbs
Body Type
Fit
Body Measurement
44-14-38 Inches
Waist Size
38 Inches
Shoe Size
12 US
Eye Colour
Brown
Hair Colour
Brown
Andy Ruiz Jr. Family and Relatives
Father
Andrés Ruiz
Mother
Name Not Known
Brothers
Not Known
Sisters
3 Sister ( Name Not Known)
Boyfriends / Girlfriends
Julie Lemus
Marital Status
Single
Partner
Julie Lemus
Andy Ruiz Jr. with his wife
Sons
Andy Ruiz III and Richie Ruiz
Andy Ruiz Jr. with his wife & kids
Daughters
Bella and Beverly Ruiz
Andy Ruiz Jr. Education School and Colleges
Education Qualification
Graduate
School
Imperial High School (2007)
College & University
Not Known
Favourites Things Of Andy Ruiz Jr.
Favorite Colour
Blue, Black
Favorite Actor
Tom Cruise
Favorite Actress
Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Food
Pan Cake, Fries, Chicken & Cheese Burger
Favorite TV Shows
Not Known
Favorite Movie
Watching television
Favorite Pets
Dogs
Hobbies
Traveling, Singing, Boxing
Favorite Destination
Paris
Interesting Facts About Andy Ruiz Jr.
Ruiz made his professional debut on March 28, 2009, with a first-round knockout against Miguel Ramirez in Tijuana, Mexico.
In his American debut, he knocked out Luke Vaughn in the first round at the Gaylord Hotel in Texas.
Ruiz’s early career was marked by victories, showcasing his prowess with wins against opponents like Ross Brantley, Jonte Willis, and Francisco Diaz.
Ruiz was ordered to fight Joseph Parker in New Zealand for the WBO heavyweight title on December 10, 2016. Although he lost by a majority decision, this bout showcased his resilience and skill.
He successfully defended his WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title by defeating Joe Hanks and Tor Hamer.
Ruiz became the WBC-NABF heavyweight titleholder, defending it against opponents like Franklin Lawrence and Ray Austin.
In a historic upset on June 1, 2019, Ruiz defeated Anthony Joshua by technical knockout in the seventh round, securing the unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles.
The rematch with Joshua in December 2019 resulted in a unanimous decision loss, marking a setback in Ruiz’s title reign.
Ruiz expressed interest in replacing Jarrell Miller and challenging Anthony Joshua in 2019, leading to the historic bout at Madison Square Garden.
Despite setbacks, Ruiz’s quick hands and combinations contributed to a victory against German boxer Alexander Dimitrenko in his PBC debut.
Ruiz had a successful amateur career with a record of 105–5. He represented Mexico in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games qualification tournaments.
His achievements include two Mexican National Junior Olympics gold medals and a title at the Ringside World Championships.
Ruiz resides in Imperial, California, and graduated from Imperial High School in 2007.
He is married and has five children, considering himself both American and Mexican, fluent in English and Spanish.
Ruiz’s family-oriented approach is evident in his commitment to his children and his perseverance in the face of setbacks.
Trainers and Influences:
His ability to knock out two amateur stars, Jonte Willis and Tor Hamer, showcased his early potential in the boxing world.
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