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Damian Knyba

8 stories covering Damian Knyba — news, results and analysis.

Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Dave Allen Wants Andy Ruiz Jr for His 40th and Final Fight

Fresh off a decision loss to Damian Knyba, Ruiz already has options — including a farewell bout with Doncaster's Dave Allen, who eyes a December return.

Sep 19, 2026

Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Andy Ruiz's Comeback Is Falling Apart: Four Fights, Five Years, No Answers

The former unified heavyweight champ has looked worse every time out. At 37, after losing to fringe contender Damian Knyba, the road back looks closed.

Sep 12, 2026

Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Tim Bradley Tells Andy Ruiz Jr to Retire After Knyba Upset Loss

Ruiz slumped to his third pro defeat against Damian Knyba, and a Hall of Famer thinks the 36-year-old's comeback is over before it started.

Sep 10, 2026

Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Andy Ruiz's Comeback Stalls: Shawn Porter Wasn't Surprised by Knyba Loss

Ruiz returned after two years out to drop a unanimous decision to Damian Knyba — and one former champ says the warning signs were obvious.

Sep 5, 2026

Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring during a heavyweight boxing bout
Boxing

Andy Ruiz Jr Vows to Fight On After Upset Loss to Damian Knyba

The former unified champ dropped a unanimous decision to Poland's 6ft 7in Knyba in his first Matchroom bout — his first fight since a 2024 draw.

Sep 5, 2026

Andy Ruiz Jr on the scales at the weigh-in ahead of his heavyweight comeback
Boxing

Andy Ruiz Jr Hits Lightest Weight in 8 Years for Knyba Return

The former unified champ scaled 254.3lbs in Newark — his leanest since 2018 — ahead of Friday's comeback against 6ft 7in Damian Knyba.

Sep 3, 2026

Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring during a heavyweight bout
Boxing

Andy Ruiz Jr Returns After a Year Out — and He's Talking History Again

Ruiz hasn't fought since a controversial 2024 draw with Jarrell Miller. He returns September 4 in Newark with a shot at a rare Mexican-heritage milestone.

Sep 1, 2026

Katie Taylor poses in the ring during a title fight
Boxing

Katie Taylor's Croke Park Farewell Headlines a Loaded Boxing Week

Taylor chases a lifelong goal in front of 80,000 fans, while Andy Ruiz launches another comeback bid at 36 in Newark.

Aug 30, 2026