Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola live stream: how to watch boxing online from anywhere
Ruiz looking to bounce back after losing the lot to Anthony Joshua
Former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Andy Ruiz (33-2), is back in the ring for the first time since losing the Anthony Joshua rematch in December 2019, desperate to show that he shouldn't be written off. Read on as we explain how to watch an Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola live stream today and catch all the boxing action online from anywhere in the world.
Date: Saturday, May 1
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola ring walk time (approx): 12am ET / 9pm PT / 5am BST / 2pm AEST
Live stream: Fox Sports PPV (US) | Foxtel (AUS)
Watch anywhere: try our No. 1 rated VPN 100% risk-free
The Destroyer exploded onto the scene on a night that boxing will never forget, beating Anthony Joshua by TKO in the seventh round of their Madison Square Garden fight. He'd only been drafted in as a replacement opponent a month before the bout, and absolutely nobody saw him as a serious opponent for AJ.
It was one of the biggest upsets of all time, a fairy tale story for Ruiz, who became the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO champion in a flash, having not been considered a contender for most of his career.
He's looking to start working his way back towards those heights against 40-year-old veteran Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola (38-6-1), who has challenged for heavyweight supremacy three times, falling short against Vitali Klitschko, Bermane Stiverne, and Deontay Wilder.
It's a tough one to call, so follow our guide below to watch an Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola live stream online from anywhere.
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How to watch Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola if you're away from your country
Below, we've rounded up ways to watch today's boxing in various countries around the world. But if you're abroad and discover that your usual coverage is geo-blocked, then the only alternative that we know is to use a VPN to dial in to a country that does is showing the fight.
The software is perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. Here's how to get started.
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How to watch Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola in the US
The Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola fight is being shown live on Fox Sports PPV. The bout costs $49.99, and you can tune in across a range of devices, including your TV, laptop, tablet or phone.
Coverage of the main card get underway at 9pm ET / 6pm PT, with Ruiz and Arreola expected to make their ring walks at around 12am ET / 9pm PT, depending on how long the previous fights last.
If you find yourself outside of the US and want to watch the fight just like you would at home, don't worry – a good VPN is all you need to tune in just like you would home.
How to watch Ruiz vs Arreola: live stream in Australia
The great news is that the Ruiz vs Arreola fight is not a PPV event Down Under, with Fox Sports set to show the action via Foxtel channel 505.
That means you can also live stream Ruiz vs Arreola via Foxtel Now, which offers a range of plans starting from AUS$25 a month, however, new members get a 10-day FREE Foxtel trial thrown in.
Coverage of the main card starts at 11am AEST on Sunday morning, with Andy Ruiz and Chris Arreola expected to make their ring walks at around 2pm.
Not in Australia? Aussies abroad looking to watch a Ruiz vs Arreola live stream should find that a good VPN helps them access their home streaming services wherever they are.
Can you watch Ruiz vs Arreola in the UK?
Sadly, it doesn't look like the Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola fight is being shown in the UK.
Your best bet, therefore, is to explore the VPN route set out above, in order to tap into broadcast from elsewhere. The fighters are due to make their ring walks at around 5am BST.
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.