There has been some surprise new talks that a Tyson Fury vs Andy Ruiz Jr heavyweight fight is being lined up in 2026 at the moment.
Fury is definitely coming back to the sport this year.
So is Mexico’s first and only ever heavyweight champion as well — Andy Ruiz Jr.
What a fight to even think about.
A great clash of styles and a great clash of personalities and two former champions with great story lines.
Fans have been reacting to the news in their droves already:
What a fight.
Nothing confirmed of course just yet but the fact it is even been looked at is outstanding.
Both have good fight styles when they chose to use them and sure, Ruiz will give away size and reach but that has never stopped him before from causing upsets and giving great fights and knockouts (Anthony Joshua knockout and so on).
For new fans that are not maybe that familiar with the two, some quick facts:
Tyson Fury facts:
- Born August 12, 1988, making him 37 years old.
- Nicknamed “The Gypsy King” due to his Irish Traveller heritage.
- Stands 6’9″ (206 cm) tall with an 85-inch (216 cm) reach.
- Professional record: 34 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw (24 KOs).
- Former unified heavyweight champion; held WBC title from 2020–2024 and beat Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 for multiple belts.
Andy Ruiz Jr. facts:
- Born September 11, 1989, making him 36 years old.
- Nicknamed “The Destroyer.”
- Stands 6’2″ (188 cm) tall with a 74-inch (188 cm) reach.
- Professional record: 35 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw (22 KOs).
- First Mexican heavyweight world champion; won WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles in 2019 by upsetting Anthony Joshua.
Here is an early date been looked at for the Fury comeback very shortly in boxing.
