Anthony Joshua News
Evander Holyfield shares some advice for former training partner Andy Ruiz Jr.
Natasha Hooper - December 30, 2019
Evander Holyfield recently sent some encouragement to his former training partner Andy Ruiz Jr. Ruiz famously delivered the first loss of Anthony Joshua’s professional career to become the new unified heavyweight champ early in 2019. He beat the British fighter by technical knockout in the seventh round of their June bout, claiming the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles in the process.
Tyson Fury responds to Anthony Joshua's offer to spar ahead of Wilder rematch
Natasha Hooper - December 17, 2019
Tyson Fury has accepted a helping hand from Anthony Joshua ahead of his Deontay Wilder rematch. “The Gypsy King” first fought Wilder in 2018. The fight ended via a controversial split draw. Now, Fury is scheduled to face the WBC heavyweight champion for a second time on February 22.
Andy Ruiz Jr. releases new statement, vows to be champion again following loss to Anthony Joshua
Natasha Hooper - December 13, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr released a new statement following his loss to Anthony Joshua during their rematch earlier this month. In this statement, the former champion vowed to vindicate his loss and reclaim the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles in a trilogy bout. The Mexican fighter first fought Anthony Joshua in June 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ruiz Jr accomplished a shocking TKO victory in the seventh round over the formerly undefeated fighter.
Michael Bisping reveals top fight on his 2020 wishlist
Natasha Hooper - December 12, 2019
Michael Bisping revealed one fight he absolutely wants to see happen in 2020 — and it’s not an MMA bout. The former middleweight champion and UFC veteran has been busy with other career pursuits since retiring in 2018. Bisping has built a reputation as a respected MMA commentator and analyst. He also has a popular podcast called Believe You Me, where he covers all things MMA with co-host and comedian, Luis J. Gomez.
Deontay Wilder rips Anthony Joshua over performance in rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
Deontay Wilder was not impressed with Anthony Joshua’s unanimous decision victory over Andy Ruiz Jr. this evening in Saudi Arabia. The current WBC Heavyweight champion, Wilder (42-0-1), spoke with The Athletic shortly after today’s highly anticipated rematch where he shared his thoughts on Joshua’s performance.
Andy Ruiz Jr. reacts following loss to Anthony Joshua
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
Heavyweight boxers Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua squared off in a rematch for the IBF, IBO and WBO world titles today in Saudi Arabia. Ruiz Jr. had scored a shocking upset of the previously undefeated Joshua in the pairs first encounter in New York, emerging victorious by way of seventh-round TKO.
Anthony Joshua reacts following victory over Andy Ruiz Jr.
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
Anthony Joshua defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. today in Saudi Arabia to reclaim his IBO, IBF and WBO heavyweight boxing world titles. It was a clinical performance from the British fighter, who had succumbed to a seventh-round TKO loss in his first fight with the Mexican.
Pros react to Anthony Joshua defeating Andy Ruiz Jr.
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
A highly anticipated heavyweight boxing rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. took place today in Saudi Arabia. Ruiz Jr. had shocked the previously undefeated Joshua in the pairs first encounter with a seventh round knockout victory which captured the Mexican the IBF, IBO and WBO world titles.
The Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua 2 odds are much different than the first fight
Adam Martin - December 6, 2019
The betting odds for the rematch between boxing heavyweight stars Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua are much different than the pair’s first fight. Ruiz and Joshua met back in June, with Joshua entering the bout as a massive betting favorite due to his undefeated record and also due in part to his superior physique. But the roly-poly Ruiz pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the year when he brutally knocked out Joshua in the seventh round. Joshua lost that fight as a gigantic -2500 betting favorite, while Ruiz pulled off the big upset as a +1000 underdog (via BloodyElbow.com).
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua 2 weigh-in results: Big changes from the first fight
Tom Taylor - December 6, 2019
On Friday morning, Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua stepped onto the scales for their Saturday night rematch in Saudi Arabia. Surprisingly, both fighters have transformed quite a bit since their first fight, which went down on June 1 inside New York City’s world famous Madison Square Garden.
Anthony Joshua already eyeing trilogy bout with Andy Ruiz Jr.: 'We make for a good fight'
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2019
Anthony Joshua believes a trilogy fight between him and Andy Ruiz Jr. will happen. On Saturday, Dec. 7, Joshua and Ruiz Jr. will rematch in Saudi Arabia after their shocking fight in June. There, Ruiz Jr., who was filling in on short-notice, knocked out the then-undefeated heavyweight champion in the seventh round. The two were immediately booked for an immediate rematch where the Englishman is confident he will win this time by knockout.
Anthony Joshua teases big changes ahead of Ruiz rematch
Tom Taylor - December 5, 2019
Anthony Joshua has always been a ferocious puncher. Ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr., though, the former heavyweight champion says he’s hitting harder than ever. Like a horse’s kick, if you’re a fan of metaphors.
Purses revealed for Andy Ruiz vs. Anthony Joshua rematch
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2019
The purses for the massively anticipated rematch between heavyweight boxing stars Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua have been revealed, and as expected, they’re significant. According to the Daily Mail, Joshua will earn a whopping £66m payday for this fight. That’s a hefty $85.7M USD. Ruiz, meanwhile, will earn $10M — a far cry from the money he wanted, but still a big payout.
Deontay Wilder believes Andy Ruiz Jr. will beat Anthony Joshua 'easily' in rematch
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2019
Deontay Wilder believes Andy Ruiz Jr. will defend his heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua on Dec. 7. Ruiz Jr. and Joshua first fought in June where Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the world as he TKO’d the Englishman. The win made him the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion.
PHOTO: Andy Ruiz reveals incredible weight loss
Natasha Hooper - October 15, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr showed off his significant weight loss on Instagram, this as he prepares to rematch Anthony Joshua. In June 2019, the boxer achieved a shocking victory over Anthony Joshua. He knocked out the former undefeated champion in the seventh round and claimed the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles in the process.
Andy Ruiz Jr. believes Anthony Joshua should 'take a break' with second loss
Natasha Hooper - October 2, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr is preparing to face Anthony Joshua in a rematch, after beating the UK fighter in June. The Mexican champ shocked viewers when he beat the formerly undefeated unified WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion via stoppage. Anthony Joshua has been putting the time in to train, but Ruiz believes his opponent will be taking time out if he loses again.
Eddie Hearn warns Anthony Joshua amid mindset concerns
Natasha Hooper - August 29, 2019
Eddie Hearn wants his star fighter Anthony Joshua to to “snap out of” the negative mindset he’s had ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua has recently admitted to feeling disillusioned with the sport of boxing as he prepares to face his rival Ruiz in Saudi Arabia this December. The British star left the world shocked when he lost his WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles in his first fight against Ruiz, which went down at Madison Square Garden earlier this year.
Report | Andy Ruiz Jr. will not sign off on Anthony Joshua rematch
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
Boxing heavyweight standouts Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua are expected to rematch on December 7 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Promoter Eddie Hearn announced the news yesterday on Twitter.