Heavyweight · Result · First reported: 4 Sept, 09:00 · The Guardian
Andy Ruiz Jr defeated by Damian Knyba in comeback after 762-day layoff
Andy Ruiz Jr, former heavyweight world champion, lost by unanimous decision to Damian Knyba in Newark. The 36-year-old Mexican was returning to the ring after more than two years of inactivity and was knocked down in the seventh round. Ruiz stated he wants to continue his career and seek a rematch.
British press emphasizes the long count during the knockdown and describes it as a career-ending defeat, while other sources neutrally report the result.
Neutral summary generated from the sources below. No article is reproduced: headline, one line and link.
Every angle · affiliations are declared on the Sources page
British press · critical
2 sources
Andy Ruiz Jr once turned boxing upside down. Can he do it again at 36?
The Guardian · GB · first reported
Andy Ruiz Jr's comeback bid in tatters after sobering defeat to Damian Knyba
The Guardian · GB · critical
Andy Ruiz Jr. Given Career-Ending Beating After Losing Focus
World Boxing News · GB · critical
Andy Ruiz Jr. Gets 24 Seconds to Recover From Brutal Knockdown
World Boxing News · GB · critical
Italian press
2 sources
Ruiz Jr. outclassed by Knyba in Newark, but Mexican refuses retirement: 'I want the rematch'
Ultimo Round · IT
original: Ruiz Jr. surclassato da Knyba a Newark, ma il messicano rifiuta il ritiro: “Voglio la rivincita”
Andy Ruiz clearly beaten by Damian Knyba
The Shield of Sports · IT · critical
original: Andy Ruiz battuto nettamente da Damian Knyba
Independent
6 sources
Former heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr returns to the ring
L'Équipe · FR
original: L'ancien champion du monde des poids lourds Andy Ruiz Jr de retour sur le ring
Andy Ruiz Jnr closer to the end in loss to Damian Knyba
BoxingScene · US · critical
Ruiz Jr defeated in comeback fight but vows to 'fight again'
Sky Sports Boxing · GB
Andy Ruiz Jr. loses on his return to the ring 762 days later
Marca · ES
original: Andy Ruiz Jr. pierde en su regreso al ring 762 días después
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Who reported it first
4 Sept · 09:00
The Guardian: Andy Ruiz Jr once turned boxing upside down. Can he do it again at 36?
4 Sept · 10:43
L'Équipe: Former heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr returns to the ring
5 Sept · 06:36
BoxingScene: Andy Ruiz Jnr closer to the end in loss to Damian Knyba
5 Sept · 06:47
Allboxing: Damian Knyba defeated Andy Ruiz in Newark
5 Sept · 07:49
Ultimo Round: Ruiz Jr. outclassed by Knyba in Newark, but Mexican refuses retirement: 'I want the rematch'
5 Sept · 10:07
Sky Sports Boxing: Ruiz Jr defeated in comeback fight but vows to 'fight again'
5 Sept · 10:11
The Shield of Sports: Andy Ruiz clearly beaten by Damian Knyba
5 Sept · 10:14
The Guardian: Andy Ruiz Jr's comeback bid in tatters after sobering defeat to Damian Knyba