GOOOOOOOD MORNING!
And welcome to the live blog for Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola!
Ruiz Jr returns to the ring 18 months after his world title defeat to Anthony Joshua.
The Mexican won the world heavyweight gold six months prior to the December 2019 defeat – stopping AJ at Madison Square Garden, New York.
But now he faces fellow Mexican-American Arreola in his return to boxing as he looks to climb back up the heavyweight ladder.
The 31-year-old split with trainer Manny Robles, and joined up with Canelo Alvarez’s coach Eddy Reyonoso – and looks in the best shape of his life.
Ruiz Jr vs Arreola isn’t the only fight tonight, here’s the full card:
- Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola
- Erislandy Lara vs Thomas LaManna
- Eduardo Ramirez vs Isaac Avelar
- Sebastian Fundora vs Jorge Cota
- Omar Figueroa Jr vs Abel Ramos
- Jesus Alejandro Ramos vs Javier Molina
- Adrian Granados vs Jose Luis Sanchez
The main event isn’t due to get underway until 5am UK time so it’s going to be a late one!