Former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz defeated Cuban Luis Ortiz to become the official contender for the WBC belt held by Tyson Fury.

The fight took place at the Arena in Crypto. com in Los Angeles, California, USA.

The fight lasted all 12 rounds. At the same time, Ruiz sent the opponent to the floor of the ring three times - twice in the second and once in the seventh round.. Andy Ruiz won by unanimous decision: 113:112, 114:111, 114:111.

The best moments of the fight Ruiz - Ortiz:.

After the victory, Ruiz appreciated the battle with Ortiz and called out former world champion Deontay Wilder to the ring.

" It was quite difficult, but my skills and my counterattacks helped me send Ortiz to the convas.. I didn't want to wait so long for a fight. I want to fight at least three or four times a year." I'm ready, I'm hungry, I want to be a champion again.

Deontay Wilder and I are in the same organization.. Al Haymon can organize this fight.. Let's arrange it," com.

The fight with Ortiz was the first for Ruiz in 15 months. In May last year, the American defeated Chris Arreola by unanimous decision..

Ortiz last fought in January 2022, defeating Charles Martin by TKO in the sixth round.. He is a former WBC heavyweight title challenger.. In the championship fights, the Cuban lost twice to Deontay Wilder.