The Polish heavyweight dropped Ruiz heavily in the seventh round after hurting him with a right hook and following with a barrage. Referee David Franciosi administered the count and allowed Ruiz to continue, with the bell arriving before Knyba could launch another sustained attack.
Ruiz fought with greater urgency in the eighth and ninth, finding some success with body punches and right hands. Knyba regained command over the final three rounds by returning to his jab and maintaining distance.
The judges scored the fight 117-110 and 114-113 twice for Knyba. The two narrow cards did not reflect his overall cont
