Boxing News: Wilder and Ruiz Set to Clash in WBC Final Eliminator

Clash of the Former Champions

Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr. will face off in a highly anticipated WBC final eliminator, with the winner earning the right to challenge Tyson Fury for the WBC Heavyweight Championship.

The bout, which was officially ordered by the WBC, will be a crucial step in determining Furys next mandatory challenger.

Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion, has not fought since his trilogy fight with Fury in October 2021. Ruiz, also a former heavyweight champion, is coming off a unanimous decision win over Luis Ortiz last September.

The winner of the Wilder vs. Ruiz bout will face Fury for his WBC Heavyweight Championship. The date and location of the fight have yet to be announced.