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Andy Ruiz beats Ortiz by decision in heavyweight showdown

Andy Ruiz, Jr., right, fights Luis Ortiz in a WBC world heavyweight title eliminator boxing match, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Andy Ruiz landed just enough big punches on Luis Ortiz to make up for his mistakes and caution in a narrow victory that kept him on the path to a chance to become the heavyweight champion again.

Ruiz knocked down Ortiz three times on the way to a victory by unanimous decision Sunday night.

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