Former world champion Andy Ruiz Jr suffered a points defeat to Poland's Damian Knyba in his first fight since drawing with Jarrell Miller in August 2024. The 36-year-old heavyweight, who famously shocked the boxing world by beating Anthony Joshua in 2015, looked rusty at the Prudential Center in Newark. Saved by the bell after a seventh-round knockdown, Ruiz Jr eventually lost by unanimous decision.

Judges scored the bout 117-110, 114-113, and 114-113. Despite the loss, Ruiz Jr demanded an immediate rematch, claiming his opponent held excessively throughout the contest. He argued the defeat was simply due to a long layoff and facing a big opponent, insisting he still has the desire to compete at the highest level.