The Imperial Valleys Andy Ruiz will return to the ring.

Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will meet Polish heavyweight Damian Kenya on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The 36-year-old Ruiz has not fought in the ring for an extended period of time. He is back with trainer Manny Robles and recently signed a multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing. Ruiz stunned the boxing world with an upset victory over Anthony Joshua in 12019 and capturing the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles. Ruiz's opponent is a 6 foot seven inch giant who is 17 - 1 with 11 KO's. Ruiz is 35 - 2 - 1 with 22 KO's. The match will be broadcast on " The Fight " on TNT and truTV.