JAKARTA - A few days ago, Tyson Fury's team called Andy Ruiz one of the opponents he might face in 2022. Now, Mexican fighters are launching direct challenges to Gypsy King to fight in the ring.
Ruiz, a former heavyweight champion, on Saturday published an image on his social network. He appears face-to-face with Fury, as if they are ready to start a fight, something they both want and it will definitely happen next year.
British and Mexican flags also appeared. flanking a large wooden cross.
"My time will come! God first," Andy Ruiz wrote on social media, showing his desire to face the current heavyweight champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Fury stated in recent weeks that he was retiring, only to return by challenging many fighters.
Last week there was talk that he was looking for an opponent for his fight on December 3, after the duel against Anthony Joshua failed. Among Fury's rival candidates is Andy Ruiz.
The Mexican boxer's father, Andres, said they are willing to face Fury next year, and if it is the weekend of May 5 which coincides with Mexican heritage and pride celebrations or commonly called Cinco de Mayo.
"Yes, we want to fight Tyson Fury," Andres told Izquierdazo. "Hopefully on (weekends) May 5, Mexicans' day. Andy and Tyson Fury make friends, the fight will come as they get along and that fight will happen with Tyson Fury. If there is an offer (for next year) of course we will accept it with Fury."
In addition, Andres said that they had traced the way for the son's retirement from the ring. And Fury is on the list of opponents they are looking for.
"Andy had some good fights left behind. Fury, trilogy with Joshua, Usyk, Wilder. And retiring with that fight, is what we wanted to do," he said a few days ago.
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