Los Angeles, CA, USA (April 23, 2024) - The heavyweight boxing world is buzzing as reports indicate that former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr is gearing up for his long-awaited return to the ring. After a hiatus since his victory over Luis Ortiz in September 2022, Ruiz Jr is reported to be lacing up his gloves once again, with Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller slated as his opponent for the comeback bout scheduled for August 3rd at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Ruiz Jr's absence from the ring has left many fans eagerly awaiting his return, and recent social media activity from the fighter himself has only further added to the excitement. In a cryptic move on Monday, Ruiz Jr dropped a tantalizing hint about his impending comeback, responding to speculation about his fight date with a pair of eyes emoji. The message was clear: the Destroyer is gearing up for a return to action.

Further adding to the buzz, Ruiz Jr shared a fan's tweet expressing excitement about his return, with the sentiment echoing the sentiments of many who have eagerly awaited news of his comeback. "It's about time man, they forgot about The Destroyer," the tweet read, capturing the anticipation surrounding Ruiz Jr's return to the squared circle.

Ruiz Jr's journey to stardom was propelled by his monumental upset victory over Anthony Joshua in 2019, a bout that catapulted him to the summit of the heavyweight division. Dubbed 'The Destroyer', Ruiz Jr stunned the world by stopping Joshua in the seventh round to claim the WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles. However, his reign was short-lived, as he surrendered all three belts in a rematch with Joshua six months later.

Interestingly, Ruiz Jr's path to the top was initially intertwined with that of his reported opponent, Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller. Miller was originally slated to face Joshua in 2019 but was replaced by Ruiz Jr after failing a pre-fight drug test. While Ruiz Jr seized the opportunity to make history, Miller faced the consequences of his actions.

Despite the setback, Miller remained determined to reclaim his place in the ring and resume his career. His journey has not been without its challenges, with a subsequent failed drug test ahead of a proposed 2020 bout further delaying his return to action. Nevertheless, Miller has since been cleared to compete and is now poised to face Ruiz Jr in what promises to be a compelling showdown.

Miller's most recent outing saw him face off against Daniel Dubois on the 'Day of Reckoning' undercard last December, where he suffered a stoppage defeat. However, with his sights set on redemption, Miller is eager to seize the opportunity to make a statement against Ruiz Jr and reignite his career on the grand stage.