Prior to Saturday night’s fight against Anthony Joshua, not many people knew who Andy Ruiz Jr. was. But after his major upset win via seventh-round TKO, the 29-year-old “Destroyer” is now a recognizable name with potential brand sponsorships waiting for him.
It also opened talks about possible matchups for Ruiz, one of which against former UFC heavyweight title contender Francis Ngannou. Long-time analyst Joe Rogan, for one, is confident about “The Predator’s” boxing skills.
“I know he could box,” Rogan said of Ngannou during a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast with Eddie Bravo (transcript by BJPenn.