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What time is Andy Ruiz vs. Damian Knyba tonight? How to watch, date, ringwalks, undercard, prediction, odds
Ruiz vs. Knyba live on DAZN - TONIGHT
Tonight, Andy Ruiz Jr. will bid to begin a new chapter on a winning note when he faces the hard-hitting Damian Knyba in Newark.
The Mexican-American, a former unified heavyweight champion, has struggled for rounds in recent years since his loss to Anthony Joshua .
Despite that, the star still firmly believes he has what it takes to compete at the top end of a busy division once again, with titles on his mind.
That will require getting past Knyba however, who will not be headed to New Jersey simply to make up the number's for his rival's comeback.
"I'm back and I'm here to stay"
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Ruiz vs. Knyba fight date, start time
Ruiz vs. Knyba will take place on Friday, September 4 , with the whole card set to be broadcast live on DAZN .
Coverage of the main undercard is expected to begin at 8pm ET , with ringwalks for the headline event anticipated at 10.47pm ET .
- Date : Friday, September 4
- Time : 8pm ET / 5pm PT / 1am BST (Saturday)
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Damian Knyba main event ringwalks (approx) : 10.47pm ET / 7.45pm PT / 3.47am BST (Saturday)
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Damian Knyba fight card
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Damian Knyba ; Heavyweight
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Austin Williams ; Middleweight
- Alan Chaves vs. Eridson Garcia ; Lightweight
- Zaquin Moses vs. Angel Antonio Contreras ; Super featherweight
Ruiz ready to take advantage of open division
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How to watch Ruiz vs. Knyba
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Where is the Ruiz vs. Knyba fight?
The fight is set to be held at Prudential Center , in Newark , United States .
Originally opened in 2007, the 17,000-capacity venue is the home of the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils among others.
The venue's proximity to New York City also makes it a regular destination for concert tours.
Ruiz vs. Knyba odds
Ruiz is the favourite to win his first heavyweight in over two years at 4/9 , while Knyba is priced at 9/5 to get his hand raised.
The draw is priced at 18/1 .
To win:
- Andy Ruiz Jr. : 4/9
- Damian Knyba : 9/5
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Odds correct as of September 3, 12.25pm BST.
Ruiz vs. Knyba prediction
DAZN News Sports Writer Matt Astbury
With this being Ruiz's first fight in just over two years, I don't expect him to come out all guns blazing.
Knyba is seven inches taller than Ruiz, but this gives the American a perfect target area, his opponent's body.
I expect Ruiz to focus much of his work on Knyba's body to slow his opponent down and seize control of the contest.
I am picking Ruiz to win, but when it comes to the method of victory, I believe it will be on the scorecards.
The former unified world heavyweight champion will want to get some much needed ring fitness before making a charge towards the division's top table.
Ruiz vs. Knyba tale of the tape
Andy Ruiz record
- Nationality : American
- Age : 36
- Height : 6' 2"
- Reach : 74"
- Total fights : 38
- Record : 35-2 (22 KOs)
Damian Knyba record
- Nationality : Polish
- Age : 30
- Height : 6' 7"
- Reach : 86"
- Total fights : 18
- Record: 17-1 (11 KOs)
