Matchroom Boxing CEO Eddie Hearn shared his thoughts on potential meetings between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Andy Ruiz and Zhang Zhilei.
Zhilei won't win a single round in a fight with Fury. And Ruiz probably won't win a single round against Tyson either, like he did in his second fight with Anthony Joshua. Nevertheless, Fury needs someone to fight. I don't mind fighting Ruiz, but I think Zhilei is just too slow. At least Ruiz has some speed.
Eddie Hearn
Earlier, Eddie Hearn announced that the fight between Tyson Fury and Andy Ruiz will take place on July 22.
Ruiz last entered the ring in September 2022, defeating Luis Ortiz by unanimous decision. He has 35 wins (22 by knockout) and two losses.
Fury had his last fight in December, 2022, when he beat Derek Chisora by TKO in the tenth round. He has 33 wins (24 by KO) and no losses.
Zhilei fought his last fight against Joe Joyce on April 16 in London. In this fight Zhang won by TKO in the sixth round. He has 25 wins (20 by KO), one draw and one defeat.