Andy Ruiz Jr returns to boxing after more than a year’s absence. At 32 years old, the Mexican-American is at the right age to be looking for a big fight in the Queen Division just like when he surprised everyone by knocking out the then undefeated World titlist Anthony Joshua. His current record is 34-2-0, with 22 KO’s.

In the other corner will be Cuban Luis Ortiz. The nicknamed King Kong, unlike Ruiz Jr., is in the latter part of his career at the age of 43. Still, the experienced fighter knows he could have access to a big last dance if he comes out of this fight with his hand up. His record is 33-2-0, and his 28 knockouts are a clear sign that his hands are still intact.

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz: Fight information

Date:Sunday, September 4
Time:9:00 PM (ET)
Location:Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Live stream:Fox Sports PPV; Fubo TV (preliminary fights of the card)

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz: Time by State in the US

ET:9:00 PM
CT:8:00 PM
MT:7:00 PM
PT:6:00 PM

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz: Storylines and Head-to-Head

It won’t be an easy fight for either Andy Ruiz Jr. or King Kong Ortiz, but it will be enjoyable for boxing fans, as the knockout aroma is very strong, especially when it comes to two front guys in a division like the heavyweight division.

In his most recent fight, Ruiz Jr. tried to be less direct and more calculating, but the result was not as expected. Although he won, he had a lot of trouble overcoming a Chris Arreola in clear decline. Meanwhile, in his most recent performance, Luis Ortiz had no problem overcomingCharles Martin by TKO in 6 rounds.

How to watch or live stream Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortizin the US

Unfortunately this time around, the tremendous heavyweight boxing match between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Luis Ortiz will be restricted and cannot be enjoyed for free in the United States. In order to watch it you must tune in to Fox Sports and pay for the PPV of the event, which is around $75. However, you can enjoy the preliminary fights of the card for free in Fubo TV (7-day free trial).

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz:Predictions and Odds

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The Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, awaits with open arms and a ready throat the return of its protégé Ruiz Jr., who has not fought for more than a year when he won a tightboxing decision victory over Chris Arreola.

The Destroyer knows that the countdown to a world title fight is ticking down, so he needs a win to validate him as a contender. That is where Luis King KongOrtiz appears on his horizon as an unbeatable opponent, because he is a renowned, difficult fighter, who could even be his nemesis. Next, more on King Kong.

How old is Luis Ortiz?

King Kong‘s boxing career began in his native Cuba when he was just a teenager. He was part of his country’s National Team and competed in Pan American tournaments and even in a World Championship, where he won a silver medal. He turned professional at the age of 30. He is currently 43 years old, having been born in March 1979.

How heavy is Luis King Kong Ortiz?

Ortiz is a big guy. His shape is more robust than athletic, no doubt, however, that gives him a much more powerful punch. Thus, his usual weight ranges between 220 and 240 pounds, however there have been occasions in which he has shown heavier or lighter .

How tall is Luis Ortiz?

Ortiz’s weight, a natural heavyweight, is complemented by more than enough size to compete in boxing’s Queen Division. While he is much taller than the average Hispanic American, he is not as big as an American or a European. King Kong is 6.4 feet, or 1.93 meters.

What is Luis Ortiz’s boxing record?

In a meteoric 12-year career, Luis Ortiz has had two opportunities to fight for a world title, however, in both of them he was stampededed by the devastating power of Deontay Wilder who defeated him by knockout on both occasions. Those have been the only blemishes on his record, which stands at a very decent 33-2-0 (28 KOs).

What are Luis Ortiz’s social media profiles?

King Kong Ortiz is one of those strange cases in the present, since the Cuban boxer is not known for being very active in social networks. Even two of his accounts, Instagram and Twitter, belong to his work team, who post news about him. On Facebook, his posts are more personal, but he has not uploaded any new news since 2019.

How much is Luis Ortiz’s net worth?

Throughout his 12-year boxing career, King Kong has accumulated many wars that have undoubtedly hurt his body, but have been worth it. The Cuban boxer’s fortune is estimated, according to Celebrity Net Worth, at around 8 million dollars. A more than acceptable figure.

After a long time, the Mexican-American Andy Ruiz will fight again. It was just over a year. Specifically, his last fight was on May 1, 2021, when he defeated Chris Arreola by points in a unanimous decision, without being very convincing. He now has a chance against the experienced Cuban fighter Luis Ortiz.

“King Kong” comes from having his last fight this year, more precisely on January 1 when he defeated Charles Martin by TKO. Ortiz will be looking for possibly his last chance to become a world title challenger. It will undoubtedly be a very interesting fight since both have a high KO percentage.

Andy Ruiz Jr vs Luis Ortiz: Date

This fight in the heavyweight category between Andy Ruiz Jr and Luis Ortiz, will take place at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California this Sunday, September 4at 9:00 PM (ET) with the main event expected around 12:00 AM (ET).

Andy Ruiz Jr vs Luis Ortiz: Time by State in the US

ET: 9:00 PM
CT: 8:00 PM
MT: 7:00 PM
PT: 6:00 PM

TV channel in the US to watch Andy Ruiz Jr vs Luis Ortiz

This Andy Ruiz Jr vs Luis Ortiz in the heavyweight division will take place this Sunday, September 4at 9:00 PM (ET) with the main event expected around 12:00 AM (ET) can be watched in the United States on Fox Sports PPV. The preliminary fights will be broadcast on FuboTV (free trial).

The heavyweight division kicks off in a big way in 2022. In one of the first stellar matches of this new year, the Cuban Luis Ortiz will face the American former IBF champion Charles Martin. It will be an interesting duel between two southpaw boxers with and in which no detail will have to be missed, since the knockout could come at any moment.

In this duel we will probably see future contenders emerge from the fighters who dominate the heavyweight category these days, such as world champions Oleksandr Usyk (IBF, WBO and IBO) and Tyson Fury (WBC), and other top contenders, like Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte or Andy Ruiz.

Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin: fight information

Date: Saturday, January 1
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Main event: 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida
Live Stream: FITE TV for US and Canada
Live Stream US: FUBO TV

Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM

Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin: Storylines

It will be an interesting fight between two rivals looking to get among the best in the division and, why not, aspire to fight for a world title. On one side will be the almost 43-year-old veteran Cuban fighter, Luis Ortiz, who arrives with more than a year of inactivity. His last fight was on November 7, 2020 and was a victory by KO in the first round against Alexander Flores.

On the other side will be the American former IBF world champion Charles Martin, whose inactivity is even longer: his last fight was on February 22, 2020. On that occasion, he won against Gerald Washington by TKO in the sixth round. Following his KO loss to Anthony Joshua, Martin has won 5 of his last 6 bouts.

The two rivals have a very high percentage of KO (almost 90% in the case of Charles Martin and 75% for Luis Ortiz) so it would not be surprising if the fight does not go the distance. Another factor to take into account is the long inactivity of both, which could lead to them not being technically fine at all. Still, it will be an entertaining match (which, it should be noted, could be one of the last chances for Cuban Ortiz to get into the discussion for a title). The undercard will also feature the fights of: Viktor Faust vs. Iago Kiladze, Gerald Washington vs. Ali Eren Demirezen, Jonathan Rice vs. Michael Polite Coffle and co-star Frank Sanchez vs. Christian Hammer.

How to watch or live stream Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin in the US and the rest of the World

The fight between Luis Ortiz andCharles Martin in the heavyweight division will be broadcast on FITE TV for Canada and the US. Also in the US, you can watch this fight on: Fubo TV (free trial). Other options for US: Fox Sports.

Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin: Predictions and Odds

Bookmarkers have already revealed their favorite for this fight. According to DraftKings, the cuban Luis Ortiz is the favorite to win this fight with -340 odds, compared to +265 odds for Charles Martin.

*Odds viaDraftKings