Anthony Joshua asked Andy Ruiz how to beat him – and then did EXACTLY what he said
ANDY RUIZ JR incredibly told Anthony Joshua how to beat him BEFORE the Brit did just that. In their hugely-anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia, Joshua avenged his defeat to the Mexican from June. It was a boxing masterclass from the Brit as he secured a wide-margin points victory to reclaim back his heavyweight world titles. […]
ANDY RUIZ JR incredibly told Anthony Joshua how to beat him BEFORE the Brit did just that.
In their hugely-anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia, Joshua avenged his defeat to the Mexican from June.
It was a boxing masterclass from the Brit as he secured a wide-margin points victory to reclaim back his heavyweight world titles.
Joshua rarely looked in danger against his 20st 3lbs opponent, with Ruiz hardly throwing the supposed devastating left hook.
American Glenn Feldman and Canadian Benoit Roussel both scored it 118-110.
The third, fellow Brit Steve Gray, gave it to Joshua even wider, 119-109.
A video filmed in the days before the fight showed the two boxers meeting for what was a friendly and respectful encounter.
RUIZ GAVE THE GAME AWAY
In it Joshua jokingly asks Ruiz what the strategy should be too beat Ruiz.
The now-deposed champ replies: “Box me around.”
And for 12 rounds at the purpose-built 15,000-seater stadium in Diriyah, that’s exactly what AJ did.
Speaking after he achieved his revenge, Joshua told Sky Sports: “First of all, I want to thank God. I want to say, man, the first time was so nice that I had to do it twice.
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“A man like me doesn’t make any excuses. This is about boxing – I’m used to knocking guys out.
“I realised last time, I hurt him. But I got caught. I respect Andy and his family, his trainer so much. I wanted to put on a boxing masterclass.
“It’s about hitting and not getting hit. It’s not a chance of mentality – stay hungry, stay humble. Thank you Andy, thank you everyone in Saudi Arabia and all the travelling fans.”