Former world heavyweight champion American Andy Ruiz Jr. refused to fight for the interim IBF title against Croatian Filip Hrgović.
Perhaps, Ruiz was unsatisfied with the fact that prize money had to be divided 60-40 in favor of Hrgović according to the decision of the International Boxing Federation (IBF).
Ruiz, 33, last came to the ring in September, 2022, beating Luis Ortiz by unanimous decision. He has 35 wins (22 by knockout) and two losses.