Andy Ruiz Jr. is eyeing Bare-Knuckle 👊🇲🇽 Ruiz praised how quickly @bkbbareknuckle is growing and even teased stepping into the Trigon himself. With Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua still not officially finalized, Ruiz has also made it clear he’d welcome a fight with either heavyweight 🗣️
Andy Ruiz Jr. has expressed interest in competing in bare-knuckle boxing while the heavyweight division's biggest potential matchup remains unsigned, adding an unexpected wrinkle to an already unsettled landscape at the top of the weight class.
The former unified heavyweight champion spoke publicly about Bare Knuckle Boxing, praising the promotion's rapid growth and teasing the possibility of stepping into its signature Trigon format himself. Ruiz stopped short of announcing a deal, but his enthusiasm for the concept was clear enough to generate significant attention online.
At the same time, Ruiz made plain that he has not closed the door on traditional boxing's biggest prizes. With the reported Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua bout still not officially finalized, Ruiz stated he would welcome a fight with either of those heavyweights should an opportunity arise.
Why it matters
- A heavyweight name of Ruiz's profile expressing interest in bare-knuckle could accelerate the sport's push into mainstream visibility.
- The Fury-Joshua situation remaining unsigned keeps the top of the heavyweight division fluid, which benefits fringe contenders looking for high-profile opportunities.
- Ruiz positioning himself as a potential opponent for either man signals he is actively seeking a path back to relevance at the elite level.
No verified fight record or ranking data was available for Ruiz in the AgentMMA database for this report. His comments remain informal expressions of interest rather than confirmed bookings, and the bare-knuckle tease in particular carries no announced timeline or signed agreement behind it.
