Andrés Ponce Ruiz Jr., better known as Andy Ruiz, is a highly accomplished Mexican-American professional boxer.
He made history in 2019 when he became unified world heavyweight champion, holding the World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization titles.
He also won the International Boxing Organization title during that time, cementing his dominance in the boxing world.
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- Full name: Andrés Ponce Ruiz Jr
- Stage name: Andy Ruiz
- Date of birth: September 11, 1989
- Age: 35 years old
- Birthplace: Imperial Valley, California, USA.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Professional boxer
- Height: 1.88m
- Parent: Andrés Ruiz
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Julia Lemus (Divorced)
- Children: Bella Ruiz, Beverley Ruiz, Leah Maya Ruiz, Andrés Ponce Ruiz Jr. and Riche Ruiz
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: 10 million USD
Early life and education
Andy Ruiz was born on September 11, 1989 in Imperial Valley, California, United States. His parents raised him; Andrés Ruiz is his father’s name, and his mother is unknown to the media.
Although he may have had siblings growing up, their details are unknown to the press. Andy Ruiz Jr. attended Imperial High School.
He is of Mexican-American descent and his religion is Christian. Not much is publicly known about his early life and upbringing, as the media has not extensively covered those aspects of his personal history.
Career
Andy Ruiz Jr. is a notable Mexican-American professional boxer who made history in 2019 when he became the first boxer of Mexican descent to win the unified world heavyweight championship.
After bringing home a surprising victory over Anthony Joshua, he held the prestigious WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
Ruiz’s journey to the top of his sport was marked by incredible determination and perseverance. Although he was despised and underestimated by many, he proved his doubters wrong with his powerful punches and resilient spirit. His victory over the popular Joshua is a testament to his skill, dedication and unwavering belief in himself. This landmark achievement cemented Ruiz’s place in boxing history as a pioneering champion.
Although Ruiz’s championship reign was short-lived as he lost a rematch with Joshua in December 2019, his legacy as a pioneering boxer remains intact. He continues to be a role model for aspiring fighters and an inspiration to the Mexican community worldwide. Ruiz’s career is a shining example that anything is possible with hard work, dedication and confidence. His story will certainly continue to motivate and empower future athletes.
Awards and nominations
- ESPY Award for Disappointment of the Year
- World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year
Social Media
- Instagram username:@andy_destroyer13
- Twitter name: @Andy_destroyer1
Personal life
Andy Ruiz Jr. was previously married to Julia Lemus. However, they are no longer together. Their relationship ended when she discovered he was having an affair and threw away most of his personal belongings, including expensive clothes and diamonds.
Andy Ruiz Jr. is a proud father of 5 children. He has three daughters, Bella, Beverley and Leah Maya, and two sons, Andrés Ponce Ruiz Jr., also a boxer, and Riche Ruiz.
Despite the tumultuous end of his marriage, Ruiz remained devoted to his family and continued to be a devoted father, supporting his children’s efforts in and out of the ring.
Net worth
Andy Ruiz Jr. is an American professional boxer with assets of 10 million USD. This significant amount of money is due to his successful career as a heavyweight boxer.
Ruiz has achieved notable athletic achievements, including becoming the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion in 2019 by defeating previously undefeated Anthony Joshua.
