Chase DeMoor has set his sights higher. After beating Andreas Taat Via a majority decision win on December 20 at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, the MFB heavyweight champion is already looking past the controversial influencer to one of the most seasoned names in professional boxing. The rumored next opponent? Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr., the former unified heavyweight champion who shocked the world by knocking out Anthony Joshua in 2019.
Chase DeMoor vs. Andry Ruiz
The match would see a clash between two boxers who operate in completely different domains. DeMoor, a 29-year-old Netflix reality star turned serious heavyweight contender, has remained relentlessly active throughout 2025, fighting seven times and winning six times in the MFB sphere. His December win over Andrew Tate was his third title defense since November 2024, when he captured the heavyweight title for the first time against Kelz.
Mexican-American Ruiz Jr has not fought since August 2024, when he drew against Jarrell Miller in Los Angeles, a fight for which he was criticized, also breaking his right hand. Now 35 years old and back in training with his original coach Manny Robles, Ruiz is plotting a return in 2026 focused on elite competition. His publicly stated targets include Anthony Joshua, Tyson FuryDeontay Wilder and Oleksandr Usyk, names that would position him for another world title shot rather than a venture into the influencer circuit.
DeMoor, who was disqualified against YouTuber Stevie Knight in April 2023 and later lost to boxer Alan Belcher, has somehow transformed into a legitimate titlist through sheer volume and improvement. His performance at Tate, despite the quality questions, showed ring control. The fact that a former Too Hot to Handle cast member is now publicly mentioned alongside a former unified heavyweight champion highlights how entertainment and legacy-based boxing have blurred traditional career paths.
However, a matchup between DeMoor and Ruiz remains speculative. Ruiz has shown no interest in stepping down to face an opponent from the influencer era, while his priority is securing fights that could lead to world titles. DeMoor, meanwhile, would significantly increase his level of competition, and whether he’s truly ready for that leap remains an open question. For now, DeMoor has proven that his victory over Tate in December was no fluke. If Ruiz returns, he will likely pursue bigger names. But in boxing’s current wild landscape, stranger matchups have emerged
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