Andy Ruiz Jr. has gone through a big change. The 35-year-old Mexican boxer and former world heavyweight champ has lost a lot of weight. He's been showing off his new look on social media.
Ruiz, known as 'The Destroyer', made history as the first heavyweight champion born in Mexico. His last fight was 11 months ago against Jarrell Miller. Ruiz weighed 124 kilos for that bout, the second heaviest he's been in his career. During the fight, he broke his hand.
The boxer's most famous moment came on June 1, 2019. Ruiz shocked the world by beating Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. He weighed 118 kilos for that fight. But in the rematch, Ruiz tipped the scales at 125 kilos and lost to Joshua.
After that loss, Ruiz opened up about his struggles.
"I don't want to say that the three months of partying or celebrating didn't affect me, because, to be honest, it kind of did. There's no excuses. The partying got the best of me."
Now, Ruiz is working hard to get back in shape. He's been on a strict diet for three weeks, focusing only on protein.
"The diet is difficult, slow but sure. In process..."
Ruiz shared this update with his fans, showing he's serious about his comeback.
The boxer is getting ready to step back into the ring after almost a year away. With his new, slimmer look, Ruiz seems set to make a strong return to boxing. Fans are eager to see how this transformation will affect his performance in the ring.
