Overview
- Matchroom announced the multi-fight promotional deal on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and said Ruiz’s return bout will air on DAZN with fight details to be confirmed this week.
- Ruiz has reunited with longtime trainer Manny Robles and rejoined the promoter that put him in position to upset Anthony Joshua in 2019.
- TalkSPORT reports a September 4 headline in Newark against Poland’s Damian Knyba is close to being finalised, but Matchroom has not confirmed the opponent or date.
- Ruiz is 36 with a pro record of 35-2-1 (22 KOs) and has not fought since a majority draw with Jarrell Miller in August 2024, making this a planned comeback rather than a continuation of active competition.
- Matchroom and Ruiz’s camp framed the signing as a route to a second world heavyweight title for Mexico and the move gives DAZN another notable heavyweight name as promoters reshape the division.