Anthony Joshua promises 'iconic' rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr as he lands in Saudi Arabia
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua promises 'iconic' rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr as he lands in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua got his first good look around the Diriyah Arena with less than two weeks before his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. The 15,000-seater Diriyah Arena will host the Middle East's first ever heavyweight title bout Anthony Joshua touched down safely in Saudi Arabia as he prepares for his upcoming fight Staff have used 350,000 fixings during the development of the stadium ready for fight night Tickets have been sold to fans across more than 60 countries with the biggest demand from those in the United Kingdom, keen to see Joshua make a winning return to the ring. Up to 175 staff members have been working on the site of the stadium during its construction The British heavyweight touches fists with a fan who waited in the airport for his arrival Joshua will now prepare his pre-fight training camp before his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr DIRIYAH ARENA BY NUMBERS 15,000-seater stadium 10,000sqm site 350,000 fixings 295 tonnes of steel 2,000 staff working fight night Fight night will see 2,000 members of staff onsite to oversee a smooth event. Joshua and defending champion Ruiz Jr will fight at the custom-built 15,000 seat Diriyah Arena in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Joshua and Ruiz Jr will fight inside the custom-built 15,000 seat Diriyah Arena on December 7 Joshua lost by TKO in the seventh round of his first fight with Ruiz Jr at Madison Sqaure Garden Ruiz Jr claimed the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts and will defend them on December 7 Remaining last few tickets for the fight are on sale at www.diriyahseason.sa

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Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are ready for war but avoid insults and barbs ahead of heavyweight title showdown - as AJ reveals how he will win crunch clash at Wembley
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are ready for war but avoid insults and barbs ahead of heavyweight title showdown - as AJ reveals how he will win crunch clash at Wembley

Daily Mail  

There was little confrontation as the two remained calm two days out from bout They have faced off for the last time before their fight, sharing final words Joshua and Dubois will do battle in heavyweight clash at Wembley on Saturday Beneath the Guildhall's towering widows of stained glass, the ornate chandeliers, the golden galleries and the marbled statues of …

Anthony Joshua confirms four potential opponents and date for next fight
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua confirms four potential opponents and date for next fight

The Independent  

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Preview: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou – heavyweight boxing fight
10 months, 1 week ago

Preview: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou – heavyweight boxing fight

Al Jazeera  

Cameroonian fighter Ngannou says he would love to ‘knock Joshua out’ in his second pro boxing fight in Saudi Arabia. Who: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou What: Heavyweight boxing fight When: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 23:00 GMT Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Francis Ngannou believes his strong showing in his pro boxing debut against Tyson Fury has given …

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: Behind the scenes at Knockout Chaos press conference
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: Behind the scenes at Knockout Chaos press conference

The Independent  

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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou official as Saudi Arabia’s boxing takeover continues
1 year ago

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou official as Saudi Arabia’s boxing takeover continues

The Independent  

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Joshua v Wallin: Cristiano Ronaldo and Conor McGregor ringside at fight in Saudi Arabia
1 year ago

Joshua v Wallin: Cristiano Ronaldo and Conor McGregor ringside at fight in Saudi Arabia

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Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder To Fight Separate Opponents In Saudi Mega-Show
1 year, 2 months ago

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder To Fight Separate Opponents In Saudi Mega-Show

News 18  

Former world heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua will fight separate opponents on the same bill at a mega-show in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 23, promoters said on Wednesday. Britain’s Joshua, the former WBA, IBF and WBO champion, will take on Sweden’s Otto Wallin while American Wilder, the former WBC champion, faces New Zealand’s Joseph Parker at Riyadh’s Kingdom …

Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius weigh in ahead of heavyweight fight - live
1 year, 5 months ago

Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius weigh in ahead of heavyweight fight - live

The Independent  

✕ Close Campbell Hatton talks next steps of his career and being part of a boxing dynasty Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius on Saturday, after original opponent Dillian Whyte returned an ‘adverse finding’ in a drug test last week. Joshua vs Whyte 2 would have been a rematch eight years in the making, with “AJ” having knocked out his …

Anthony Joshua Eyeing World Heavyweight Championship in Oleksandr Usyk Rematch
2 years, 6 months ago

Anthony Joshua Eyeing World Heavyweight Championship in Oleksandr Usyk Rematch

News 18  

Anthony Joshua admitted he is “definitely desperate” to become world heavyweight champion again when he faces Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 20. “What happened then is in the past, I don’t really live in the past, I’m just present,” the 32-year-old Joshua said at a news conference in London on Wednesday. “I’ll be looking …

Usyk-Joshua Rematch in Saudi Arabia on Aug. 20
2 years, 6 months ago

Usyk-Joshua Rematch in Saudi Arabia on Aug. 20

News 18  

LONDON: The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua for the world heavyweight title will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 20. Joshua will fight in Saudi Arabia for the second time, having beaten Andy Ruiz Jr. in the kingdom in December 2019 to reclaim the same belts. Joshua is looking to become world champion for the third …

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch confirmed for August in Saudi Arabia
2 years, 6 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch confirmed for August in Saudi Arabia

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Usyk-Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia on Aug. 20
2 years, 6 months ago

Usyk-Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia on Aug. 20

Associated Press  

LONDON — The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua for the world heavyweight title will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 20. Joshua will fight in Saudi Arabia for the second time, having beaten Andy Ruiz Jr. in the kingdom in December 2019 to reclaim the same belts. “I have a goal,” Usyk said, “with the help …

Joshua will fight Fury in Saudi Arabia on August 14, says Eddie Hearn
3 years, 8 months ago

Joshua will fight Fury in Saudi Arabia on August 14, says Eddie Hearn

The Hindu  

British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have agreed on an August 14 date for their world heavyweight unification title fight in Saudi Arabia, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Thursday. "They have the opportunity to hold it indoors but they want to create something that's going to just shock the world and they want to, if they can, build another …

Eddie Hearn reveals that Saudi Arabia will construct a venue that will 'shock the world'
3 years, 8 months ago

Eddie Hearn reveals that Saudi Arabia will construct a venue that will 'shock the world'

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua's proposed clash with Tyson Fury will take place in a purpose-built stadium in Saudi Arabia on August 14, according to Eddie Hearn. Saudi Arabia will build a venue that will 'shock the world' for Joshua vs Fury, Eddie Hearn says The August 14 date would appear to clear the scheduling conflict of Joshua’s trainer Rob McCracken, who will …

Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury world heavyweight fight set for Saudi Arabia, says promoter Eddie Hearn
3 years, 8 months ago

Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury world heavyweight fight set for Saudi Arabia, says promoter Eddie Hearn

Firstpost  

Hearn, who represents Joshua, said the fight is likely to take place on 7 or 14 August. He said 14 August is his preferred date because the Olympic Games in Tokyo will have finished, making the Joshua-Fury fight a bigger “global spectacle.” The all-British fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury for the undisputed world heavyweight title will take place …

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Saudia Arabia 'set to host undisputed fight this summer'
3 years, 8 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Saudia Arabia 'set to host undisputed fight this summer'

Daily Mail  

The undisputed heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is set to take place in Saudi Arabia this summer, according to reports. Talks have been continuing in recent weeks over a date and venue for the huge fight, and Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that both sides had agreed on a site offer for the bout. Anthony Joshua and …

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight venue confirmed, claims promoter Bob Arum
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight venue confirmed, claims promoter Bob Arum

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Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival
4 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua has revealed that he would love to fight Andy Ruiz Jr one more time – just so he can knock him out. Joshua suffered a shocking first defeat of his professional career at the hands of the Mexican in New York last year, with the Brit dropped four times before being stopped in the seventh round. Anthony Joshua …

Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: 1,000 fans permitted to attend heavyweight title fight
4 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: 1,000 fans permitted to attend heavyweight title fight

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Anthony Joshua: It's hard being a heavyweight champion
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua: It's hard being a heavyweight champion

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua believes he will always have to prove himself in the heavyweight division, stating it is tough to live life as a champion. Joshua regained the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles on Saturday, as he recorded a comprehensive points victory over Andy Ruiz Jr in a rematch in Saudi Arabia. READ | Anthony Joshua beats Andy Ruiz Jr …

Anthony Joshua boxes smart to outwit 'out-of-shape' Andy Ruiz Jr and reclaim WBA, WBO and IBF belts
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua boxes smart to outwit 'out-of-shape' Andy Ruiz Jr and reclaim WBA, WBO and IBF belts

Firstpost  

“Sometimes simplicity is genius. I was outclassing the champion,” Anthony Joshua said after reclaiming the WBA, WBO and IBF belts, and avenging a stunning upset by Andy Ruiz Junior six months ago. In the first heavyweight title fight to be held in the Middle East, Joshua toyed with an out-of-shape Andy Ruiz Jr over 12 unspectacular rounds to win a …

Joshua beats Ruiz Jr on points to regain heavyweight titles
5 years, 1 month ago

Joshua beats Ruiz Jr on points to regain heavyweight titles

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua regained the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia, avenging the only loss of his pro career in the process, as he recorded a landslide points win over Andy Ruiz Jr. The rematch between the pair failed to emulate the fireworks they produced in New York back in June, Joshua instead opting to utilise his reach …

Joshua vs Ruiz Jr 2: Ali, Tyson and other heavyweight rematches
5 years, 1 month ago

Joshua vs Ruiz Jr 2: Ali, Tyson and other heavyweight rematches

The Hindu  

This Saturday, Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua will become the latest men to answer one of heavyweight boxing's most historically captivating questions. Joshua sensationally lost his IBF, WBA and WBO titles at Madison Square Garden, as well as his unbeaten record, to late replacement Ruiz back in June. Joe Louis v Jersey Joe Walcott – Jun 25, 1948 Louis …

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr says he will die trying to defend title against Anthony Joshua
5 years, 1 month ago

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr says he will die trying to defend title against Anthony Joshua

Firstpost  

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has said he fulfilled a lifelong dream when he triumphed over Britain’s Anthony Joshua in June and he would “die trying” to defend his belts in the title rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has said he fulfilled a lifelong dream when he triumphed over Britain’s Anthony Joshua …

Anthony Joshua says no celebration if he beats Andy Ruiz
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua says no celebration if he beats Andy Ruiz

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua said on Wednesday he will not celebrate if he regains his world heavyweight title, as he faced off with rival Andy Ruiz in a final press conference before their controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia. The British boxer said he was “hungry, determined and focused” as he appeared alongside Ruiz in a press conference in Diriyah, close to the …

AP Interview: Joshua out to regain aura, belts in rematch
5 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: Joshua out to regain aura, belts in rematch

Associated Press  

Anthony Joshua didn’t just lose three world heavyweight titles and an undefeated record when he was beaten by Andy Ruiz Jr. in one of boxing’s biggest upsets in a generation. We’re on a journey.” Joshua’s journey took an unexpected detour with that loss to Ruiz Jr. in June. He still won’t say exactly what went wrong that night in New …

Ruiz v Joshua II: Can Anthony Joshua reclaim the belts?
5 years, 1 month ago

Ruiz v Joshua II: Can Anthony Joshua reclaim the belts?

The Hindu  

Six months have passed since Andy Ruiz Jr sent seismic shockwaves through the world of boxing to dethrone heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Joshua seeks to gain revenge in Riyadh on Saturday and reclaim the IBF, WBA and WBO belts he relinquished to the Mexican at Madison Square Garden on that fateful June evening. Joshua insisted he did not underestimate Ruiz …

Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua rematch: Challenger must overcome ‘mental warfare’ in Saudi Arabia, says Eddie Hearn
5 years, 1 month ago

Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua rematch: Challenger must overcome ‘mental warfare’ in Saudi Arabia, says Eddie Hearn

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World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr says he is a more skilled fighter than Anthony Joshua
5 years, 1 month ago

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr says he is a more skilled fighter than Anthony Joshua

Firstpost  

Mexican-American Ruiz produced one of boxing’s biggest upsets when he dethroned the previously undefeated world champion Joshua with a seventh-round stoppage at New York’s Madison Square Garden in June. World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr said he was the more skilled fighter and Briton Anthony Joshua will have to rethink his strategy in their 7 December title rematch. Their second …

Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua: Dillian Whyte vs Mariusz Wach added to undercard
5 years, 1 month ago

Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua: Dillian Whyte vs Mariusz Wach added to undercard

The Hindu  

Dillian Whyte will feature on the undercard for Anthony Joshua's rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr when he takes on Mariusz Wach. "I'm delighted to be fighting in Saudi Arabia against Mariusz Wach," Whyte told Sky Sports. "I have been training and working hard to fight so it's great to get a date and it's very exciting for me to be …

Joshua predicts 'iconic' night in December rematch with Ruiz Jr
5 years, 1 month ago

Joshua predicts 'iconic' night in December rematch with Ruiz Jr

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua has promised an "incredible night" of boxing on December 7 after arriving in Saudi Arabia ahead of his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. Heavyweight Joshua is aiming to reclaim the IBF, WBA and WBO titles after suffering a shock loss - the first of his professional career - at the hands of replacement opponent Ruiz back in June. …

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz: Joshua vows to show his greatness
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz: Joshua vows to show his greatness

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua has vowed to "whup" Andy Ruiz Jr and says everyone should bow to his greatness after he wins their world heavyweight title rematch. Ruiz sensationally knocked Joshua out to claim his IBF, WBA and WBO titles at Madison Square Garden in June. "I'm fighting the best man in the world now," Joshua told Sky Sports News. "They think …

Andy Ruiz Jr appears to confirm agreement on Anthony Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia
5 years, 4 months ago

Andy Ruiz Jr appears to confirm agreement on Anthony Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr vowed to end Anthony Joshua's career in Saudi Arabia after reportedly agreeing to the location for their rematch. It was announced by Matchroom Boxing earlier in August that British fighter Joshua would look to regain his IBF, WBA and WBO belts from Ruiz in Riyadh on December 7. However, Mexican-American Ruiz, who caused a huge …

Andy Ruiz Jr. appears to confirm agreement on Anthony Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia
5 years, 4 months ago

Andy Ruiz Jr. appears to confirm agreement on Anthony Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. vowed to end Anthony Joshua's career in Saudi Arabia after reportedly agreeing to the location for their rematch. It was announced by Matchroom Boxing earlier in August that Joshua would look to regain his IBF, WBA and WBO belts from Ruiz in Riyadh on December 7. The reigning champion, who has been touted to triumph …

Eddie Hearns defends decision to stage Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr rematch in Saudi Arabia, says match could 'change boxing forever'
5 years, 5 months ago

Eddie Hearns defends decision to stage Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr rematch in Saudi Arabia, says match could 'change boxing forever'

Firstpost  

Hearn insists it is unfair to criticise boxing for heading to Saudi Arabia, where Britain’s Amir Khan also recently fought, because there are so many other sports organisations using the country now London: Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says the controversial decision to stage Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia can “change boxing forever”. …

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz rematch in Saudi Arabia set for December 7
5 years, 5 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz rematch in Saudi Arabia set for December 7

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua's rematch against unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr will take place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on December 7. Ruiz caused a major upset when he defeated Joshua in the seventh round of their fight on June 1 in New York, flooring the previously unbeaten Briton four times over the course of the bout. A rematch was swiftly confirmed …

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua looks to rediscover 'passion' ahead of rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr
5 years, 5 months ago

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua looks to rediscover 'passion' ahead of rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr

Firstpost  

29-year-old Anthony Joshua has revealed he wants to add new members to his backroom team ahead of his training for the rematch with Ruiz in a bid to restore his enthusiasm London: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua admits he needs to rediscover his “passion” for boxing following his shock loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua suffered the first defeat …

Andy Ruiz Jr vows to win Anthony Joshua rematch
5 years, 6 months ago

Andy Ruiz Jr vows to win Anthony Joshua rematch

The Hindu  

Andy Ruiz Jr has vowed to prove his stunning victory over Anthony Joshua was no flash in the pan as the Brit is "not good at boxing". Ruiz was sensationally crowned IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion by stopping Joshua at Madison Square Garden at the start of this month. The Mexican is set to face Joshua in a …

Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz Jr rematch confirmed, to happen later this year
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz Jr rematch confirmed, to happen later this year

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua will have the chance to avenge his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr before the end of the year, promoter Eddie Hearn has announced. Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts after a shock seventh-round TKO at the hands of challenger Ruiz at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday. RELATED| Joshua loses heavyweight belts …

Anthony Joshua cancels plans for 10-day break in America to fly home after Andy Ruiz defeat
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua cancels plans for 10-day break in America to fly home after Andy Ruiz defeat

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua is not all that well. Anthony Joshua has cancelled plans to stay on in America for 10 days to fly back home There were no walks in Central Park the sunny Sunday morning after the Saturday night calamity. Which brings us to the ironic consideration that Joshua may have been saved from an even more terrifying fate by …

Anthony Joshua insists he is ready for rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr immediately
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua insists he is ready for rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr immediately

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua has laughed off suggestions that he needs a warm-up fight before attempting to win back his world heavyweight titles from Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua's next bout is likely to be a rematch with Ruiz Jr in the UK in November or December, but he insists he doesn't need an easier fight beforehand, despite being knocked down four times …

Where does Anthony Joshua's defeat by Andy Ruiz Jnr rank among heavyweight upsets?
5 years, 7 months ago

Where does Anthony Joshua's defeat by Andy Ruiz Jnr rank among heavyweight upsets?

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua succumbed to one of the biggest shocks in heavyweight history against Andy Ruiz Jnr on Saturday night as he lost his WBA, IBF and WBO titles. Andy Ruiz Jr produced a stunning upset to strip Anthony Joshua of his heavyweight titles BUSTER DOUGLAS KOs MIKE TYSON, 1990 After five years, 37 fights and no defeats, Mike Tyson was …

Anthony Joshua eyes redemption in rematch against Andy Ruiz after devastating loss
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua eyes redemption in rematch against Andy Ruiz after devastating loss

Daily Mail  

When Anthony Joshua was finally cleared of lasting damage by a brain scan in the dressing room he emerged to discount retirement at 29 and insisted he will invoke his rematch contract clause with shock world heavyweight title conqueror Andy Ruiz Jnr. Andy Ruiz comprehensively beat Anthony Joshua to shock the world in New York Joshua said: ‘I will come …

Andy Ruiz Jr to earn £5m after stunning Anthony Joshua... with British heavyweight landing £20m
5 years, 7 months ago

Andy Ruiz Jr to earn £5m after stunning Anthony Joshua... with British heavyweight landing £20m

Daily Mail  

Newly-crowned world champion Andy Ruiz Jr will bank just £5million after producing one of the greatest heavyweight upsets in history against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr will receive £5m for beating Anthony Joshua Joshua, having agreed to the deal as champion, will receive £20m despite losing the fight Joshua struggled to gain a …

Andy Ruiz Jr and the biggest heavyweight upsets
5 years, 7 months ago

Andy Ruiz Jr and the biggest heavyweight upsets

The Hindu  

Andy Ruiz Jr pulled off one of the most sensational boxing upsets by dethroning Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Joshua was a huge favourite to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in the Brit's maiden professional fight overseas but was floored four times before being stopped in the seventh round. #WBC — World Boxing Council …

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz result: Underdog stuns Joshua with knockout victory to win world titles
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz result: Underdog stuns Joshua with knockout victory to win world titles

The Independent  

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Boxing: Andy Ruiz Jr revels in victory over Anthony Joshua
5 years, 7 months ago

Boxing: Andy Ruiz Jr revels in victory over Anthony Joshua

The Hindu  

Andy Ruiz Jr was left stunned after making his "dreams come true" by shocking Anthony Joshua to be crowned the first heavyweight champion of Mexican descent. Joshua was expected to preserve his perfect record to 23-0; however, the British star slipped to 22-1 after being sent to the canvas on four occasions by Ruiz Jr. REPORT | Ruiz stuns Joshua …

Joshua loses belts in stunning defeat to Ruiz Jr
5 years, 7 months ago

Joshua loses belts in stunning defeat to Ruiz Jr

The Hindu  

Andy Ruiz Jr defied the odds to sensationally upstage Anthony Joshua and dethrone the unified world heavyweight champion via a seventh-round TKO. Joshua was expected to make light work of Ruiz Jr, who replaced Jarrell Miller for the Madison Square Garden showdown after he failed a drugs test, in his United States debut on Saturday. It was a stunning comeback …

Anthony Joshua prepares for Andy Ruiz but buzz is still about a Deontay Wilder fight
5 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua prepares for Andy Ruiz but buzz is still about a Deontay Wilder fight

LA Times  

Anthony Joshua, left, and Andy Ruiz are shown at a news conference Thursday ahead of their heavyweight bout in New York. “I want to be respected globally — not just in the U.K. — be clever, use my skills, and show I’m a fighter that has so much more to give.” And in that elusive public-perception battle with fellow unbeaten …

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