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Damian Knyba Destroys Eddie Hearn’s Andy Ruiz Plans
The Polish heavyweight controlled Ruiz with his jab and reach, and two scorecards were wider than the official margins.
- On Friday, Damian Knyba defeated former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz by unanimous decision in Newark, with Ruiz, known as 'The Destroyer,' suffering a seventh-round knockdown.
- Ruiz's 25 month absence from the ring caused significant rust, leaving the veteran unable to match the movement of the 6 foot 7 Polish heavyweight who controlled the fight using his reach and jab.
- Two-Time world welterweight champion Shawn Porter told FightHype the result was expected, saying, "Truly not willing, more than not able, I think he was not willing to do what he took to get to Knyba."
- Despite the narrow scorecards of 117-110 and 114-113 twice, the fight was far more one-sided than indicated, as Knyba exposed Ruiz, who looked slower than the fighter who stopped Anthony Joshua.
- Hearn previously discussed moving Ruiz toward an IBF title fight with Filip Hrgovic or Moses Itauma, but his performance suggests he is not ready for such opponents, making those bouts unlikely.
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Shawn Porter sums up Andy Ruiz Jr's performance in shock defeat to Knyba
was beaten by Damian Knyba on Friday and now two-time world welterweight champion Shawn Porter has shared his verdict on his performance. Former unified world heavyweight champion Ruiz was competing for the first time in over two years, as he went up against Knyba in a clash that was expected to kickstart ‘The Destroyer’ back […]
·United Kingdom
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Andy Ruiz Jr. Vs. Damian Knyba Results, Highlights and Reaction
·Jersey City, United States
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