Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. returned to the squared circle on Saturday night for a clash…
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. returned to the squared circle on Saturday night for a clash with 26-1 contender Jarrell Miller.
It’s been nearly two years since Ruiz Jr. last competed, earning a unanimous decision victory over Luis Ortiz via unanimous decision. With an overall record of 35-2 with 22 wins by way of knockout ‘The Destroyer’ was determined to prove that he is still a legitimate threat in the loaded heavyweight division.
Things started relatively slow in the opening round. That was until the final 10 seconds when Ruiz Jr. finally let his hands go, catching ‘Big Baby’ with a stiff combination. Ruiz Jr. threw a bit more in the following round, showing off his hand speed with a nice mixture of strikes.
After eating shots for most of the first two rounds, Miller finally started to land some solid counterstrikes and put ‘The Destroyer’ on his back foot in the third. The momentum really began to switch in the fifth with Miller walking down Ruiz Jr. and landing some nasty shots over the top.
In the closing moments of the round, ‘Big Baby’ appeared to rock Ruiz Jr., sending the fan favorite to his corner on wobbly legs.
By the time we got to the seventh, Ruiz Jr. appeared to have nothing left. Perhaps attempting to preserve his own gas tank, Miller offered little offense in the eighth and ninth, but his activity saw a slight uptick in the tenth. The final two rounds were relatively close with Ruiz Jr. offering up everything he had left in hopes that his early work plus a strong finish would be enough to steal a decision.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to win the contest — but he didn’t lose either.
Official Result: Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrel Miller is ruled a split draw (116-112, 114-114, 114-114)
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Terence Crawford returned in a new weight class on August 3 to take on WBA Super Welterweight Champion Israil Madrimov. MMA News has the results and highlights here!
The event occurred at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. In addition to Madrimov defending his title, the vacant WBO interim world super welterweight championship was also up for grabs.
Crawford and Madrimov pushed each other to their limit, with both having great moments in the fight. The champion gave “Bud” a tough matchup with his speed and movement. However, Crawford was able to do just enough to win by unanimous decision to remain undefeated.
Elsewhere on the card, WBA World Super Lightweight Champion Isaac Cruz put his title on the line against Jose Valenzuela. The challenger was able to deal with the pressure of “Pitbull” and outworked him for a split-decision win to become the new champion.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov Fight Card Results
Main Card: (DAZN PPV & ESPN+ PPV)
WBA World Super Welterweight Championship & Vacant WBO Interim World Super Welterweight Championship: Terence Crawford def. (C) Israil Madrimov via Decision (116-112, 115-113×2)
WBA World Super Lightweight Championship: Jose Valenzuela def. (C) Isaac Cruz via Split Decision (116-112×3, 113-115)
Heavyweight: Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller Ends via Majority Draw (112-116, 114-114×2)
USWBC & WBO International Heavyweight Championship: Martin Bakole def. (C) Jared Anderson via TKO: R5, 2:07
Vacant WBA Light Heavyweight Championship: David Morrell def. Radivoje Kalajdzic via Unanimous Decision (118-110, 117-111×2)
IBF International & WBA Continental Latin-American Lightweight Championship: (C) Andy Cruz def. Antonio Moran via KO: R7, 2:59
Preliminary Card: (DAZN YouTube Channel)
Super Middleweight: Steven Nelson def Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez via KO: R5, 0:50
Welterweight: Ziyad Al Maayouf vs. Micha? Bulik Ends via Majority Draw (59-55, 57-57×2)
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford will make his long-awaited return to the ring this Saturday. He takes on Israil Madrimov for the WBA Super Welterweight Championship and the vacant WBO Interim World Super Welterweight Championship at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. While all eyes will be on the main event, fans are also excited […]
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford will make his long-awaited return to the ring this Saturday. He takes on Israil Madrimov for the WBA Super Welterweight Championship and the vacant WBO Interim World Super Welterweight Championship at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
While all eyes will be on the main event, fans are also excited about the matchups on the undercard. One of the anticipated bout will feature Andy Ruiz Jr. facing Jarrell Miller in an interesting heavyweight contest
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller
Ruiz Jr. returns to the boxing ring after nearly two years of absence from competition. His last fight was a unanimous decision win against Luis Ortiz on September 4, 2022. Since then, he’s been looking for a big fight with Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury, or even his former rival Anthony Joshua. In addition to being unsuccessful in securing a fight with another heavyweight superstar, Ruiz Jr.’s inactivity has removed him from title opportunities.
The comeback fight against Miller will test whether the former champion can still threaten the rest of the division. That said, “Big Baby” isn’t an easy opponent to return against. Although Miller lost his fight against Daniel Dubious by TKO on December 23, 2023, he had moments where he hurt the current IBF World Heavyweight Champion.
DraftKings currently has the “Destroyer” victorious on Saturday. However, it’s unclear if his time away from competition will affect his performance.
Other Key Matchups On The Undercard
Elsewhere on the card, there are more fights that fans will be intrigued to watch. Here are some of the key matchups on the undercard:
Vacant WBA Light Heavyweight Championship: David Morrell (10-0) vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic (29-2)
Morrell will try to get his seventh straight knockout win this Saturday. Kalajdzic has more professional experience than his opponent, but Morrell’s punching power can be difficult to handle.
IBF International & WBA Continental Latin-American Lightweight Championship: Andy Cruz (3-0) vs. Antonio Moran (30-6-1)
Undefeated with three wins, Cruz will put his title on the line against Moran. Both fighters come into the matchup having won the last fight and try to get a statement win to put the division on notice.
USWBC & WBO International Heavyweight Championship: Jared Anderson (17-0) vs. Martin Bakole (20-1)
Anderson will take the next step toward becoming a title contender by taking on Bakole to open the main card. Both heavyweights have a record of 15 knockouts, so it’s possible the bout will not go the distance.
(DAZN)
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov Fight Card
(Fight Card Is Subject To Change)
Main Card: (DAZN PPV & ESPN+ PPV)
WBA World Super Welterweight Championship & Vacant WBO Interim World Super Welterweight Championship: (C) Israil Madrimov (10-0-1) vs. Terence Crawford (40-0)
WBA World Super Lightweight Championship: (C) Isaac Cruz (26-2-1) vs. Jose Valenzuela (13-2)
Heavyweight: Andy Ruiz Jr. (35-2) vs. Jarrell Miller (26-1-1)
Vacant WBA Light Heavyweight Championship: David Morrell (10-0) vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic (29-2)
IBF International & WBA Continental Latin-American Lightweight Championship: (C) Andy Cruz (3-0) vs. Antonio Moran (30-6-1)
USWBC & WBO International Heavyweight Championship: Jared Anderson (17-0) vs. Martin Bakole (20-1)
Preliminary Card: (DAZN YouTube Channel)
Welterweight: Ziyad Al Maayouf (5-0) vs. Micha? Bulik (6-7)
Super Middleweight: Steven Nelson (19-0) vs. Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez (20-0-1)
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