The former champion hinted that movement regarding his promotional situation could be announced soon, but stopped short of revealing details.
“Well, none of your and everybody’s business, that’s for sure, and I’ll explain the good news pretty soon, man. But I can’t tell everything that hasn’t happened yet,” Ruiz Jr. told Fighthype when asked about which promoter he plans to sign.
Ruiz did not mention which heavyweight champion he wants to target. A fight against Oleksandr Usyk would likely be the biggest option available, although Usyk has repeatedly talked about retirement in recent years.
Ruiz said the priority is now getting back into action after a long layoff that included recovering from hand problems.
“Oh, I want to fight everybody, man. And I think the main thing is that people want to see me fight, you know, and I gotta get in there, bro. I wanna get in there. We’ve been training like crazy,” Ruiz Jr. said. “So, I feel good. I look good. I feel good.”
“It’s beautiful because I’m with my family. I’m enjoying life. I’m investing, building houses. You know, I’m enjoying life, man. Being with the family, especially recovering from my hands. So, life is great right now.”
Ruiz made it clear that he doesn’t expect to jump straight into a world title shot after such a long absence. Instead, he wants a comeback fight before pursuing a knockout.
“I want a knockout, and then I want a title shot. That’s what I want. And I think that’s really important because I haven’t been in the game for a while, you know? So, I think I’d love to get a setup fight,” Ruiz Jr. said.
“I don’t like to say setup fights because I don’t underestimate any fighter because any fighter can be dangerous. Even if it’s the lowest bum they say he is, whatever, they’re still dangerous. But that’s what I want to do. I want to get myself in there and test the waters.”
Ruiz ended with a message directed at the heavyweight division as speculation continues about when and where he will return.
“Just for me to come back, honey. I’ll come back, and see you guys.”
