King Kong: My intention is to knock out Andy Ruiz

Luis Ortiz Media Workout 08.18.22 09 04 2022 Media Day Ryan Hafey Premier Boxing Champions
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Heavyweight contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz held a media workout in Las Vegas on Thursday as he nears his WBC heavyweight title eliminator against former unified champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. taking place September 4 in Labor Day Weekend action headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Luis Ortiz: “I feel so good both physically and mentally. I’m eagerly awaiting this fight and you’re not going to want to miss it when we get in that ring.

“After I fought Charles Martin, I was back in the gym a week later. Whether I have a fight or not, I’m always active and staying ready.

“I respect Deontay Wilder a lot and I appreciate him picking me in this fight. My intention is to knock out Andy Ruiz. One of us is getting knocked out and I can guarantee this one doesn’t go to the judges.

“I have studied Andy from top to bottom. If I don’t knock you out with one punch, then I’m just going to chip away at you until you can’t go anymore.

“Training camp is winding down and it’s exciting. We’re just waiting for camp to be over and for fight night to begin. My objective is always the same and it doesn’t change. I’m trying to do whatever it takes to beat my opponent.

“Every training camp is different and we’ve made adjustments now just like we have in the past. We’re going to show those adjustments and improvements when the fight comes.

“I’m just focused on myself and doing my job. What’s going to cause Ruiz trouble in there is me, regardless of what kind of style I’m using.

“I’m always trying to reach the top of the mountain. I want the top prize. This is a very important fight for me, but so is every fight. They all get me closer to another world title shot.

“It’s all about training, training and more training. I feel better now than I did when I was 25.”

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  • If Ruiz is in any kind of shape he will show this guy more leather than a Nike shoe factory. Ortiz will get smoked if Andy is there to fight.

    • I agree with you. However, if Ruiz is not in shape, Ortiz could win by boring decision. What might be interesting is who will have the better boxing skills?

  • I think it’s funny when boxers say “I’m going for the knockout”, especially in rematches when a fighter lost a decision in the first fight and then they say “this time I’m going for the knockout” as if the first time around they had just planned on getting a decision.

    Boxers with enough power are ALWAYS going for the knockout. And of course someone like King Kong is going for the KO. When did he ever go into a fight thinking “tonight I’ll go easy on my opponent and aim to win a decision.”

  • Those old legs are getting older each fight, but the skills still show well every now and then. His good punching power can still surprise and drop his opponent. Good fight, look forward to this.

  • WOW I had no idea this fight was happening. I can’t wait for this one. It will be disappointing if it goes the distance. Fat Andy Ruiz was dangerous. I’m not a fan of slim Ruiz. I’m picking King Kong. I’m excited about this one.

  • He will get out boxed again the same way AJ did. Ortiz is the much better boxer even at this age. Andy fights for money so he can have plenty to eat. Once he gets the money again his new trainer will be hard at work getting him back in shape. As a Mexican heavyweight with an aggressive style he has opportunity to make a lot of money if he actually wanted to fight.

  • If Ortiz lands flush fights over. But Andy can take a good shot so we will see…

  • Honestly, this is as bad as an eliminator can get. If Ruiz wins, he beat an old man. If Ortiz wins, he beat a one-hit wonder. Neither guy gets a run from winning this fight. This is typical sanctioning body BS. Whoever wins gets clubbed in their next out.

    • Actually, scrub the part about “as bad as it can get”. Hughie Fury against Michael Hunter is way worse.

    • You pretty much hit that on the head, my friend! Anyway I look forward to a half decent fight?

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