Anthony Joshua insists he is ready for rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr immediately
Daily MailAnthony 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 at Madison Square Garden. Anthony Joshua stands in the ring after suffering his first professional defeat against Andy Ruiz The Brit says he is ready for a rematch with Ruiz Jr and does not need a warm-up fight first Asked about the possibility of an extra fight, Joshua said: 'What's a warm-up fight? Joshua was knocked to the canvas four times and was eventually stopped in the seventh round Ruiz Jr jumps for joy after stunning Joshua to win the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles in New York 'He's a decent puncher, decent fighter.