# Damian Knyba victory over Andy Ruiz Jr > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/damian-knyba-victory-over-andy-ruiz-jr > Updated: 2026-09-05T15:46:48.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 2. Damian Knyba defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. via unanimous decision in a heavyweight bout at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Knyba used his height and reach to control the 12-round contest, with judges scoring the fight 117-110, 114-113, and 114-113. A key moment in the match occurred during the seventh round when Knyba knocked Ruiz to the canvas. Following this knockdown, reports emerged regarding a 24-second delay by the referee before signaling for the fight to resume. Trainer Stephen ‘Breadman’ Edwards noted that this delay may have prevented Knyba from potentially finishing the fight. The bout marked Ruiz’s first appearance after a layoff of approximately 762 days. Analysts and former champions, including Shawn Porter, observed that Ruiz’s lack of recent activity was evident during the performance. Despite the loss, the 36-year-old Ruiz has rejected retirement. Addressing his followers on social media, Ruiz stated, “I will never give up and will keep fighting until the end,” expressing his intent to continue his career. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Damian Knyba defeats Andy Ruiz Jr. via unanimous decision Damian Knyba defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. via unanimous decision in Newark, marking a successful return for the Polish boxer and a difficult comeback for the former heavyweight champion. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/damian-knyba-defeats-andy-ruiz-jr-via-unanimous-decision ### 2026-09-03: Damian Knyba upsets Andy Ruiz Jr. in Newark heavyweight bout Damian Knyba defeated former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. via unanimous decision in Newark, using his reach to control the fight and scoring a key knockdown in the seventh round. 40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andy-ruiz-jr-returns-to-heavyweight-action-against-damian-knyba --- Cite as: Damian Knyba victory over Andy Ruiz Jr. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/damian-knyba-victory-over-andy-ruiz-jr