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Andy Ruiz Jr. Returns With Manny Robles Reunite Win

9/4/2026

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Summary

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Andy Ruiz Jr. made his comeback fight on September 4, 2026 in Newark.
Ruiz weighed 254.3 lb, while opponent Damian Knyba weighed 255.5 lb and stands 6 ft 7 in tall.
He reunited with longtime trainer Manny Robles after messaging him on Instagram while on vacation.
A win could return Ruiz to heavyweight title contention in a division with scattered belts.

History

Historical Context

George Foreman’s 1987 return at age 38 proved heavyweight champions could thrive past middle age, culminating in his 1994 knockout of Michael Moorer at 45—the oldest title win and a 20-year gap between championships. Andy Ruiz Jr., who reached out to trainer Manny Robles on Instagram, staged a similar September 4, 2026 comeback in Newark, echoing Foreman’s late-career resurgence.

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Story summary

Andy Ruiz Jr. made his comeback fight on September 4, 2026 in Newark.
Ruiz weighed 254.3 lb, while opponent Damian Knyba weighed 255.5 lb and stands 6 ft 7 in tall.
He reunited with longtime trainer Manny Robles after messaging him on Instagram while on vacation.
A win could return Ruiz to heavyweight title contention in a division with scattered belts.

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