Andy Ruiz will return to competing after two years of inactivity when he faces Damián Knyba on September 4 at the Prudential Center in Newark, in a fight that will mark his debut with Matchroom Boxing.

The fight will represent a new chapter in the career of the former world heavyweight champion, who seeks to resume his path towards a new opportunity for a title after a long period away from the ring.

Andy Ruiz returns to the ring with a complicated challenge against Damián Knyba

Andy Ruiz's return will not be easy. His next rival, Damián Knyba, arrives with a significant physical advantage thanks to his 2.01 meters in height and has international experience in the heavyweight division.

The Polish boxer has only one defeat in his professional career, which came by knockout against Agit Kabayel in January.

For Ruiz, the fight will be an opportunity to show that he can still compete at the highest level within a category where he already achieved one of the most important triumphs in recent boxing history.

Andy Ruiz seeks to return to the fight for a world championship

The Mexican-American fighter surprised the boxing world in 2019, when he defeated Anthony Joshua in June to win the world heavyweight championships and become the first world champion of that division born in Mexico.

After that moment, Ruiz went through a period of ups and downs and now, with his incorporation to Matchroom Boxing, he aims to return to the elite of the category.

"After achieving this victory, I would love to fight against all those who have the belts that Oleksandr Usyk left vacant; next year I will become two-time world champion. Let's go for it!" said Ruiz.

Knyba expects special atmosphere in Newark

Ruiz's rival also expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the Prudential Center, a stage where he will seek to surprise one of the most recognized names in heavyweight boxing.

“I look forward to returning to the Prudential Center, my second home,” said Knyba. “I'm excited to get back in the ring in front of the fans in New Jersey and New York; they will fill the stands with white and red.”

Ruiz vs. Knyba will be part of The Fight series

The confrontation between Andy Ruiz and Damián Knyba will be the third main event of the monthly boxing series “The Fight”, organized by TNT Sports and DAZN.

The show will be broadcast co-exclusively in the United States through TNT, truTV and DAZN, while the international signal will be available through DAZN.

With this fight, Andy Ruiz begins a new professional stage with the intention of once again positioning himself among the main contenders in heavyweight boxing.