Matchroom Boxing Presents Andy Ruiz Jr. Vs Damian Knyba
About This Event
Matchroom Boxing USA presents a heavyweight bout at the Prudential Center, pitting former unified world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. against Polish contender Damian Knyba. Ruiz became the first heavyweight champion of Mexican descent after holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles in 2019; Knyba challenged for the WBC interim heavyweight title in January 2026 and is signed with Top Rank.
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Andy Ruiz Jr.
Andrés Ponce Ruiz Jr. is a Mexican-American professional boxer. He is a former unified world heavyweight champion, having held the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles in 2019 becoming the first heavyweight champion of Mexican descent.
Damian Knyba
Damian Knyba is a Polish professional boxer. He challenged once for World Boxing Council (WBC) interim heavyweight title in January 2026. He is currently signed with Top Rank.