Andy Ruiz Jr. Faces Setback in Comeback Effort with Loss to Damian Knyba
By Editor • September 5, 2026 • 1 min read
In a disappointing turn of events for Andy Ruiz Jr., the former unified heavyweight champion suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Damian Knyba in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday night. This match, marking Ruiz's first bout after a lengthy 762-day hiatus, has cast serious doubt on his aspirations for a return to championship glory.
Knyba dominated the fight, with judges scoring the contest at 117-110 and 114-113 twice in favor of the Polish fighter. Despite the close scores from two judges, the fight was largely one-sided, as Ruiz struggled to find his rhythm and was knocked down during the battle.
At 36, Ruiz remains hopeful about a future title run, insisting that his dreams of reclaiming a championship are still alive. However, this defeat marks the third loss in his professional career, raising significant questions about his path forward in the competitive world of heavyweight boxing.
Source: www.theguardian.com
