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Andy Ruiz Jr. Floors Streamer Oblivion in Livestreamed Sparring Session

The viral clip renewed concerns about professionals facing undersized influencer boxers.

Overview

  • During a Kick livestream, the former heavyweight champion backed the streamer into a corner and dropped him with a left uppercut.
  • Oblivion said he blacked out and complained of severe jaw pain, noting he did not remember the punch that felled him.
  • Clips of the knockdown spread widely on January 17 through social accounts including Happy Punch.
  • MiddleEasy reported no serious injuries were confirmed after the session, and there has been no independent medical verification of a jaw fracture.
  • Ruiz’s past as a world champion, including a win over Anthony Joshua, framed the power gap, while Oblivion, 19, is reported to be 3–1 in influencer boxing.