Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. is making his comeback after a long break to face Jarrell Miller in Los Angeles tonight. Both fighters have a lot at stake in this match. Ruiz has been absent from the ring for almost two years and is eager to show that he is still a contender for a heavyweight title. On the other hand, Miller is stepping back into the ring for the first time since his first career loss to Daniel Dubois.
It’s worth noting that many of Miller’s victories came before he tested positive for a banned substance in 2019. This positive test actually opened the door for Ruiz to win the heavyweight title over Anthony Joshua, as Ruiz replaced Miller in that fight. However, Ruiz has only had two fights in the last four years, with underwhelming wins over Chris Arreola and Luis Ortiz. This lack of activity raises questions about his ability to handle someone as talented as Miller.
Despite the uncertainties, Ruiz is the heavy favorite to emerge victorious against Miller in this bout. Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s fight.
Prediction:
– Tony Bellew, a former professional boxer, predicts that Ruiz will have an easy win, citing his hand speed as a key advantage over Miller.
– Jaideep Unnithan believes that Ruiz should come out on top, but highlights the importance of taking chances early in the fight to secure a victory over Miller.
In terms of odds, Andy Ruiz Jr. is heavily favored to defeat Jarrell Miller in tonight’s heavyweight showdown. The odds are as follows:
– Andy Ruiz (-350)
– Tie (+2000)
– Jarrell Miller (+230)
If you’re looking to watch the fight, it will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. ET (approx.)/6:30 p.m. PT at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The fight can be streamed on DAZN (pay-per-view), Prime Video (pay-per-view), and ESPN+ (pay-per-view).
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As the boxing world eagerly awaits the showdown between Ruiz and Miller, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting and action-packed fight between two heavyweight contenders. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this highly anticipated match.
