The WBC has already sanctioned a bout between the two former world champions
Full-time duel between two ex-world champions – Andy Ruiz and Deontay Wilder – will take place in the spring of 2023. Deontay’s trainer Malik Scott believes that the fight will be held, despite the differences between the parties.
“Joshua doesn’t want to fight Deontay right now, so we’re looking at Ruiz and another contender. But, most likely, Deontay will fight Andy this spring.”
Last November, the WBC sanctioned a fight between Ruiz and Wilder, making the winner of the fight the next mandatory challenger for the WBC heavyweight title held by Tyson Fury.
In his last fight, Ruiz defeated Luis Ortiz via unanimous decision. At the same time, Andy knocked down the opponent three times. After the fight, Ruiz challenged Deontay Wilder to a face-to-face fight.
Wilder defeated Finn Robert Helenius by knockout in the first round in October. After the fight, Deontay offered to fight the WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Source: Sportarena
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