- Anthony Joshua won back his WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO world heavyweight titles
- Andy Ruiz Jr shocked world with 7th-round TKO win back in June
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********************** Davison drops Fury verdictBen Davison branded Anthony Joshua a “poor man’s” Tyson Fury after the Brit beat Andy Ruiz Jr.
“It was a good performance, he added another side to his game, did what he needed to do, and got the win, “Davison told iFL TV. “That’s the most important thing for him. “That [tactics used] is exactly what he needed to employ, exactly what he needed to employ. It was almost – not in a horrible way – but it was a poor man’s Tyson Fury in a way.
“That’s not in a nasty way, but he obviously can’t do it to the level of Tyson. But it was the tactics he needed to employ, and it was a 97 / 50 Fight and he’s come out with the win. That’s a good performance. ”
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********************Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Tyson Fury’s trainer Ben Davison has reacted to Anthony Joshua’s win (Image: GETTY) ****************************** Some boxing fans weren’t impressed with Joshua’s performance over Ruiz, criticizing his cautious approach. Fans took to Twitter to compare him to Floyd Mayweather, claiming he “ran” throughout the fight. One wrote: “Congratulations anthony mayweather joshua you ran all the fight. ”“ Anthony Joshua ” doing the Mayweather b *** ha ** fight, ”another wrote. ************************** () **************************** ********************Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Andy Ruiz admitted he partied too much before the rematch with Anthony Joshua (Image: GETTY) Andy Ruiz blamed the performance and subsequent result on partying too much in between fights. The Mexican admitted he had barely trained as he sould have, and played a role in the defeat. “What can I say? I learn this mistake, and I’m glad I’ve learned it while I’m still young. ” “Future plans are to celebrate and to celebrate hard. This man has responsible for the growth of British boxing. He won the title after (fights and he unified the belts after*********************************************************# ************************************************************. “They wrote him off, he was humiliated in Madison Square Garden, they said he was all hype. But he has come back. “We got criticized for comin g here, the reception we got from the people and the vision they have for boxing here is incredible.“We are not going to talk about other fighters, he is the king.” Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Anthony Joshua beats Andy Ruiz to win back world heavyweight titles(Image: GETTY) ************************** Ruiz has had his sayAndy Ruiz did not disgrace himself tonight – and the Mexican wants more of Joshua in the future, despite being outclassed tonight.*** I want to do it again. I came in a bit heavy and if we do the third fight I am going to come in in the best shape. I got boxed. But I want to do it again. Thank you to everyone in Saudi Arabia. Who wants to see the third trilogy fight? “ Ruiz, you’ll have seen, came in rather overweight for this fight – 24 lbs heavier than he did for their first bout in New York. ******************************************** ****************** Happy Team AJ!) “First of all, thanks to god. The first time was so nice, I had to do it twice,” he said. “I knew I could win this. This is about boxing, I’m used to knocking guys out. “I gave the man his credit, I said I would correct myself, I respect Andy, But I wanted to put on a boxing masterclass. “It’s the sweet science, it’s about hitting and not getting hit. “No change in mentalist, stay hungry and stay humble. I’m going to remain humble in victory. Thanks to Ruiz and his family, thanks to Saudi, the fans and thanks to god and Eddie Hearn. “ ANTHONY JOSHUA BEATS ANDY RUIZ JR UD 119 – 114, – (*****************************************************************************************************************************************************************, – ****************************************** (Round) **********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************: Some tremendous boxing to finish the fight from AJ. He also hits some big right hands for good measure. And it looks like we have a new world titleholder. Ruiz came and tried with his relentless pressure. But we await some very wide scorecards now. **************** (Round) : Another good round for Joshua. Ruiz needs the knockout as we enter the th round. If he can hang on then we have a two-time world heavyweight champion on our hands. Ruiz is, as always, dangerous. **************** (Round) :Ruiz eating some jabs from Joshua, who has shown discipline all night so far. He did this against Joseph Parker, and now he’s doing it to Ruiz. Joshua looking light on his feet as well. Those (lbs lost eh? ********************************************** Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch(Image: GETTY)************************ Round 8:The pressing is still coming from Ruiz, who is getting more and more frustrated. AJ looked a little miffed with an illegal shot there and then engages in a fire-fest with Ruiz, who windmills and hits Joshua on the back of the head. Ruiz’s best round. **************** (Round 7:) Joshua lands some hard shots but refuses to engage in any fire fights. Ruiz is getting frustrated in there, but Joshua will need to keep this up for the last five rounds. **************** (Round 6:) More nice rhythmic boxing from Joshua, Ruiz still working at the same pace but he takes a short left hook but nods back at AJ. Another round for the former champion, who takes a couple low shots at the end of the round. ********************************************** **************** (Round 3:) Relaxed round three from AJ, but Ruiz still the man pushing the action. This is what Joshua needs to continue to do, and if the big shot is there, take it. Ruiz doesn’t look phased, but Joshua looks calm. **************** (Round 2:) AJ learned from the first fight not to rush in. And now he’s looking good in the second round too. Good work from Joshua, who will feel comfortable now that he’s cut his Mexican rival. But AJ is cut this time after a clash of heads! Early drama here in Riyadh. **************** (Round 1:) Cagey round to start. Joshua uses his jab nicely but it’s Ruiz that’s pressing, much like late on in the first fight. Good boxing fro, AJ so far, though. More of that in the second round, please. Ruiz gets cut at the end of the round! Great right hand from AJ! ************ **************************** Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch(Image: GETTY) Ring walks – AJ heading to the ring! Joshuaon ‘catastrophic’ loss “It will definitely be catastrophic if I lose – but I’m not even thinking about that,” he said . “It will be big business when I win. As bad as it was when I lost, it will be as great when I win. “It is a rematch – but I’m still fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world. I’m more than ready.” Let’s hope he’s more than ready. He’s in for the biggest fight of his life in just a few moments. ************************************************ “But that is what I felt in my heart, he spat his mouthpiece out and quit. ) “He was waiting too long to fight again and that is exactly what we are going to try to make him do on 7 December. Hopefully we can make him do it again. ” )Manny Robles:“We’re ready to rock and roll. it’s been a proper camp and that’s what you want. They should come at us with a different attitude tonight. “They didn’t work the first time. We have to try and beat them to the punch. We expect the same result. We respect Joshua but we have a job to do. ” ********** It’s nearly time! Will Joshua gain the redemption he’s seeked for over Six months, or will Ruiz prove that the first fight wasn’t a fluke?Joshua will have to make sure he stands up strong to Ruiz’s pressure, uses his piston jab and takes control of the fight of his life.For Ruiz? ************** It’s more of the same. The Mexican needs to do exactly what he did in the first bout. ************************************************** ******* Khabib is in the house! Huge cheer! Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch ((Image: GETTY)) ****************** Express Sport scored it in favor of Hunter … but what do we know ?! It’s a draw. Big effort from both but harsh on Hunter. **************** (MICHAEL HUNTER DRAWS w / ALEXANDER POVETKIN UD) ************************************************************************************************************************************************************ – 113, – (************************************************************************************************************************************************************, (************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Round 15:Povetkin pushed in the final round, Hunter looked like he had a problem with his right leg, either he was hurt, or he picked up an injury – but he was right. He survived, though – and the fight shoulkd be his. **************** (Round) :Huge round for Hunter! He rocks Povetkin with a right hand and has the Russian stumbling before hurting him again! Povetkin somehow manages to survive the round but it could all be over very soon. **************** (Round) :Big shots from Hunter in the 13 th. He’s accurate and hurtful in everything he does and Povetkin is waning big time. The former world champ is being forced back and it’s not looking good for the last two rounds. **************** (Round 9:) Hunter continuing to beat Povetkin to the punch here in Diriyah. Inside fighting, outside fighting, Hunter controlling things well now. Povetkin has been good in patches but it’s not flowed for him tonight. He should have taken his chance in the fifth. **************************************************Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch (Image: GETTY)**************************************************** (Round 8:) Solid eighth for Hunter, who’s managing to stem the flow of action coming from Povetkin now. The Russian seems to be slowing down a tad now. Those 114 years on the board catching up with him, perhaps. **************** (Round 7:) Probably Hunter just edging it here after the seven rounds of action but Povetkin has done so well to get back into this fight. He’s still throwing really meaningul, hurtful punches and he has Hunter backing up. **************** (Round 6:) Hunter seems to have weathered that Povetkin storm from the fifth round. Maybe that was the warning that Hunter needed – his opponent will always be there – even at years old. **************** (Round 5:) Povetkin lands a huge shot with throws Hunter into the ropes! The Russian goes hunting for a knockout himself and suddenly he’s the man in control after four good rounds for Hunter. **************************************************** *************************** Joshua vs Ruiz 2 Live: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch (Image: GETTY) ************** Round 2:Hunter still …. hunting for that big shot. Better from Povetkin but his opponent definitely had the better of that round as well. Expect more fireworks to come. **************** (Round 1:) Big round for Hunter! He wobbles Povetkin immediately and the Russian’s legs go stuff. Hunter all over Povetkin so far. Great first round for the American, who ‘ ll look to do the same in the second. Joshua ************ vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch(Image: GETTY) ****** ******** “I boxed nowhere near my standard. I took this fight at late notice and came in overweight but I knew I could get through the rounds, says Whyte. “I’ve been through hell these last.” couple of months, but we’re here and back. “Sorry I did not get the knockout but I’m thankful I got to the fight. I thought about walking away from boxing. “Good win for Whyte, he gets the points victory. Hopefully he can focus on his nest fight properly – without distractions.DILLIAN WHYTE BEATS MARIUSZ WACH UD ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************** – (********************************************************************************************************************************************************************, – 102, 97 – (******************************Round Big left. **************** hook from Whyte in the final round – which has been the best of the night. Digging deep now is Whyte, who’ll get the win on the cards. Wach gave a good account of himself at the ripe old age of (**************************************************************************************************************************************************************************. ************************ () ************ ************************ (Round 9:) Whyte opens up with a big shot below the belt and both fighters begin to trade in the middle of the round. Some noticeable swelling on the right eye of Whyte. One more round to go. Best round of the fight for Wach, that one. ****************************************************** ********Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch (Image: GETTY) ************************ (Round 8:) Another easy round for Whyte. Cruising here and Wach is still trying to throw accurate punches but his stamina is letting him down. Into the final two rounds we go. **************** (Round 7:) Both fighters beginning to wane now. Suddenly that weight is taking its toll. Whyte tries a couple of big shots toward the end of the round but we head into the eighth. (Round : Whyte winning another round here. And his shots are starting to land really clean. Wach is a tough cookie, though, he keeps coming forward. Mark Tibbs will be happy with this. **************** (Round 5:) Probably Wach’s best round up until now, but only because he’s managed to deflect a couple of big shots. Whyte still looking to impose himself, you sense he’s looking for that patented left hook which took Derek Chisora out. ********************************************************Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch (Image: MATCHROOM) ******************************** (Round 4:) Another round for Whyte. Remember he hasn’t been in a ring for a fight since July when he outpointed Oscar Rivas. Whyte doing a decent job here in Riyadh, though.(************************** (Round (Round 3: ********************) Wach trying to evade some big bombs in there now. Both fighters not in the greatest condition but Whyte definitely on top here. He’ll be looking for a stoppage sooner rather than later. **************** (Round 2:) Whyte doing more of the same but with more intent, some powerful shots to finish the round. Wach looking a bit sorry for himself in there. Hopefully this catches light soon. **************** (Round 1:) Whyte just jabbing his way into the fight. Few ramrods to the body to kick things off. Wach not offering up much back. Good start for Whyte, who would love a win here. Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch(Image: GETTY ) Well, up next is Dillian Whyte Whyte hasn’t been in action since July when he beat Oscar Rivas via unanimous decision. Whyte has also had to put up with troubles with UK-Anti Doping, who yesterday cleared him of any alleged doping in the lead-up to his fight with Rivas. Whyte came in at a career-heaviest************************************************************************************************************************************** lbs for his clash with Mariusz Wach tonight.Let’s see what the Bodysnatcher can produce in Diriyah. Still raining! Still raining in Riyadh! There were rumors that the fight could be postponed if the rain wouldn’t let up but Eddie Hearn has dispelled those rumors. Kevin Iole, of Yahoo Sports, first reported the news but later apologized for the incorrect information. But plenty of fans with ponchos on. Ruiz Jr had an umbrella held over his head as he walked into Diriyah Arena, while Joshua had the same treatment.(Thunder and lightning has been forecast, but it’s just rain at the moment. We’ll keep you all updated on any changes to the card tonight. ******************************************************** () **************************************Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch (Image: GETTY) “Very, very premature stoppage,” says Sky Sports’ Matt Macklin. I’d have to agree with that. **************** (Round 3: PRICE BEATS MOHAMED – Mohamed comes out swinging but it’s all over! Not sure he was really hurt there but Price gets the stoppage he was after. **************** (Round 2:) More of the same from Price in the second round. Nice and comfortable in there, cruising to victory so far. Mohamed has nothing to offer. **************** (Round 1:) The size differnce is massive here as Price knocks Swedi Mohamed’s gumshield out. Price in his second professional bout here. ****************************************************************** Good stoppage again. Fully deserved win for Hrgovic, who didn’t stop from the very first bell. **************** (Round 3: HRGOVIC BEATS MOLINA – And it’s over! Another onslaught from Hrgovic, Molina goes down and the referee waves off the bout. **************** (Round 2:) Molina being bullied around the ring again here. Hrgovic so aggressive and full of intent. Molina goes down again but troubles Hrgovic with a right hand of his own when he gets up! The Mexican takes a knee again, however, and that’s the end of the round. **************** (Round 1:) Frantic first round! Molina goes down in the final moments of the round after an onslaught from Hrgovic but the referee doesn’t score a knockdown. Some back-of-the-head shots from the Croat. ************************************ (Hrgovic-Molina preview) **************************** We’ve seen Molina on our screens against big heavyweights before. He lost to Deontay Wilder a few years back in the ninth round of their contest before Anthony Joshua stopped him in the third round in (************************************************************************************************************************************************. Hrgovic, a promising Croatian heavyweight, is a handful for anybody in the division – including Wilder and Joshua. Let’s see what he can do to Molina here in Riyadh. That was a good stoppage from Victor Loughlan. Little had no more to give and Majidov would’ve done some serious damage otherwise. **************** (Round 2: MAJIDOV BEATS LITTLE) – It’s all over! Majidov lands a right hand and floors Little but he gets up, takes more punishment and the referee stops it! **************** (Round 1:) Tentative first round from both. Majidov with the better action, pressing forward but Little has been solid and thrown a few big punches himself.Tom Little vs. Mahammadrasul Majidov) ************************************************** ******************************** Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch (Image: SKY SPORTS)************** ******** Dillian Whyte has arrived! Much was made of both fighters’ weights coming into the fight. A lot of fans wanted Joshua to come in lighter than he did back in June and that’s exactly what he decided to do.Joshua weigh in at So while Joshua weigh in lbs lighter than he did in June, Ruiz weighed in at an enormous 350 lbs, his heaviest weight since his second fight as a pro. How will those factors play their part tonight? BOB ARUM: ”I like Ruiz to win again. He is really an under-rated guy. His low center of gravity works well against a big heavyweight and his hand speed is phenomenal. His style plays to Joshua’s weaknesses. ” CALLUM SMITH: ”I am leaning at the moment to Ruiz by knockout. I just think Joshua has lost weight. I feel he may have lost muscle and that can be detrimental.” (**************************** HASIM RAHMAN: “I am leaning at the moment to Ruiz by knockout. I just think Joshua has lost weight. I feel he may have lost muscle and that can be detrimental. “ ************************** Joshua ************ vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch(Image: GETTY) ******** Zuhayr Al-Qahtani picks up a nice win in his home country … (CARL FROCH) : “I’m worried for J oshua. Ruiz Jr is super confident, he punches hard, he’s got really fast hands, and I think he’s going to back AJ up. Joshua is slimmer now and lighter, but I’m not sure that is going to help him. I just see the same fight happening. I think Ruiz Jr is going to get to him eventually, hurt him with a shot, and finish him. ”GEORGE GROVES ************************************: “Joshua should win. I’m going to go for a Joshua win, because it’s his to lose. Joshua got his tactics completely wrong in the first fight, let Ruiz Jr do what he does well. Ruiz Jr has got good hand speed. He got dropped and then he threw caution to the wind and let his hands go, and that was enough for him. ” JohnNY NELSON: “I won’t sit on the fence, I’ve said 1, per cent, Anthony Joshua wins, and I think he does it on points. If he stops him, it’s a bonus. This time, he’s fully prepared for the fighter who’s in front of him. ” MATT (MACKLIN) **************************************: “If Joshua gets under pressure and starts getting caught, how will he react? There’s so many variables and questions that we don’t know the answers to, which makes it hard to predict. History says immediate rematches don’t go well and I’ve just got a gut feeling it’s going to be a repeat win for Ruiz Jr. ” ********************** ******************************************** Look who’s here! Heavyweights out in full force tonight.) ************ Seems confident to me … (Fun fact ) ************************** Tonight’s a bit of a heavyweight showdown as you can see from the undercard. Anthony Joshua has fought and beaten three of the fighters on the bill, but he’s also lost to three fighters on the card as well – amateur and professio nal. Joshua came up against Whyte and Majidov in the amateurs – losing both, before going on to taste defeat against Ruiz as a pro six months ago. AJ, however, has also beaten Whyte in the pro ranks, while he also holds wins over Povetkin and Molina. ********** The bout is likely to get underway just after 9pm (UK time). To watch the bout , you can order it on Sky Sports Box Office for £ (*****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************. on your TV. You can also purchase the event on the Sky Sports Box Office app, which can be viewed from a laptop, tablet or movie de vice. (JUST IN:****************************************************************************************** Anthony Joshua opens up on what he’s done different for Andy Ruiz rematch **************************** (************** ******************** Alexander Povetkin vs. Michael Hunter – Expect some hard-hitting action in this one, an eliminator for the WBA heavyweight world title. Dillian Whyte vs. Mariusz Wach –Both weighed in at over lbs for this clash – so be ready for some slow periods and an eventual knockout. Filip Hrgovic vs. Eric Molina –Hrgovic will want to prove he belongs with the elite and Molina will provide him with the competition to do so. **************** Tom Little vs. Mahammadrasul Majidov -Amateur champion Majidov takes on cult hero Tom Little, who has been sparring with AJ in recent months. **************** DON’T MISS ******************************************************** ************************************************************ Anthony Joshua insiders explain boxer’s reaction to Andy Ruiz defeat [GOSSIP] (************************ (******************************************************** ********************************************************************************** ********************** [ANALYSIS] How much will Anthony Joshua earn for his rematch against Andy Ruiz? [ANALYSIS] ************************** () ********************************** Hi there!So. Here we are … six months after one of the most shocking nights in boxing’s long history. Anthony Joshuavs Andy Ruiz – the rematch. Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, for the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world heavyweight titles. Repeat or Redemption?***************** Welcome to Express Sport’s live coverage of what will be an absolute cracker of a heavyweight clash later on this evening. Nerves will be jangling for what is the biggest test of Joshua’s career.AJ was stunned into a seventh-round TKO loss at Madison Square Garden in June and since then he had to deal with naysayers, detractors and even body language experts.How’s he doing mentally? Physically he looks good. Can AJ hush the haters by winning back the titles that not all fans are predicting him to do? Sit back, (try) and relax, It’s going to be a nail-biter from start to finish – we’ll every update right here on Express Sport. ****************************************************************************** Joshua vs Ruiz 2 LIVE: Updates as Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz in world title rematch(Image: GETTY) (********************************************************************** (**************************** (********************************************************************** (Read More) *********************************************************************************** (************************************************************Mayweather comparisons
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Here he comes! Anthony Joshua is in the house!
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Some float action now – Dave Coldwell-trained Hopey Price takes to the ring
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El Animal Hrgovic nearly ready …
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