Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr and Chris Arreola squared off in the scheduled for twelve rounds matchup on Saturday May 1 (Sunday May 2 in Australia). The contest headlined the PBC boxing fight card live on pay-per-view from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.
Arreola was successful at the start sending Ruiz down in Round 2. The latter, however, overcame the knockdown, and succeeded to come out on top.
The pair went a full distance, which ended in a unanimous decision. Two judges scored the fight 118-109, while one judge had it 117-110, all in favor of Ruiz.
You can watch Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola full fight video highlights below and up top.
Ruiz vs Arreola full fight video highlights
TO THE FINAL BELL ??
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— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) May 2, 2021
.@Andy_destroyer1 closes RD11 strong. The final round may decide #RuizArreola. pic.twitter.com/lF5G5gqAXz
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) May 2, 2021
WOW ? Chris Arreola tags Andy Ruiz Jr in Round 2 #RuizArrela
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— FIGHTMAG (@fightmag) May 2, 2021
EPIC!! Former Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. makes his return to the ring! ??
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— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) May 2, 2021
Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola makes his way to the ring looking ready for battle! ?
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— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) May 2, 2021
With the win Andy Ruiz Jr rebounds from the defeat suffered in his previous bout against the current unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. He also updates his record to 34-2, 22 KOs and wins the WBA Heavyweight title eliminator.
Chris Arreola drops to 38-7-1, 33 KOs, 2 NC. He sufferers the second defeat in a row.
The full fight results from Ruiz vs Arreola card can be found here.
