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Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia in December to reclaim the belts he had lost

Joshua's next fight 'almost certainly' against Pulev

Anthony Joshua's next fight is almost certain to be in Britain against mandatory IBF challenger Kubrat Pulev of Bulgaria according to promoter Eddie Hearn

Boxing • 29 Jan 20

Joshua stuck to his back-foot game plan in Saudi Arabia to pick off a clear 118-110 (twice), 119-109 verdict

Hearn lauds 'absolute masterclass' from Joshua

Anthony Joshua's skill and discipline were praised after he reclaimed the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Andy Ruiz Jr.

Boxing • 07 Dec 19

Dominant Joshua regains world title belts with Ruiz win

Anthony Joshua survived a desert storm to wrest back his world heavyweight titles with a unanimous points win over Andy Ruiz Jr at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arena.

Boxing • 07 Dec 19

Recap: Anthony Joshua beats Andy Ruiz Jr

Relive all the action from Saudi Arabia as Anthony Joshua regained the four heavyweight world titles he lost to Andy Ruiz Jr.

Boxing • 07 Dec 19

The tale from the scales was that Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua have gone in opposite directions weight-wise since their first bout

Intrigue and indignation reign ahead of Saudi dust-up

Early morning muezzins and the salacious beats of shipped-in rap superstars have contributed a cacophonous backdrop to Anthony Joshua's rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia tonight.

Boxing • 07 Dec 19

A leaner Anthony Joshua takes on Andy Ruiz Jr at 9pm Irish time on Saturday

Joshua believes three is magic number in Ruiz rivalry

Anthony Joshua is convinced his rivalry with Andy Ruiz Jr will extend beyond the Saudi dunes where he will attempt to win back his world heavyweight title belts on Saturday night.

Boxing • 03 Dec 19

The Clash on Dunes Public Work Out at Public at the Investment Fund office complex on December 03, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

'Clash on the Dunes' remains clouded by controversy

For all its global projection and expectations of a 15,000 sell-out for Anthony Joshua's rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr at the purpose-built arena at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diriyah, promotion for the fight within the city has remained minimal and carefully stage-managed.

Boxing • 03 Dec 19

Anthony Joshua: "Andy Ruiz is good but I don't think he should beat me twice."

'Smarter' Anthony Joshua eyes Ruiz Jr redemption

Anthony Joshua has said his first career defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr was down to a lack of experience and he has become a "smarter" fighter ahead of December's rematch.

Boxing • 21 Nov 19

Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua will fight in the Saudi Arabian town of Diriyah on 7 December

Joshua realises magnitude of task he faces in rematch

Anthony Joshua believes he will be up against the best fighter on the planet right now when he takes on Andy Ruiz Jr in his December rematch with the heavyweight world champion.

Boxing • 06 Sep 19

Andy Ruiz Jr: "I am grateful to Saudi Arabia for inviting me. I took it to AJ in The Big Apple and I'm looking forward to ending his career in the Desert."

Ruiz Jr commits to Saudi Arabia rematch with Joshua

Heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr has pledged to end Anthony Joshua's career after confirming for the first time that he will contest the rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Boxing • 24 Aug 19

Andy Ruiz is not happy with fighting in Saudi Arabia

Legal action threatened over Ruiz v Joshua venue

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. has said he would like his title rematch with Anthony Joshua in December to be in New York instead of Saudi Arabia as announced.

Boxing • 15 Aug 19

Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua will fight again in December

Ruiz-Joshua rematch set for Saudi Arabia in December

Mexican-American world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will fight Britain's Anthony Joshua in a rematch in Saudi Arabia on 7 December 7.

Boxing • 09 Aug 19

Anthony Joshua: 'These guys have been with me for years.'

Joshua stands by trainer after Ruiz Jr disaster

Anthony Joshua says he will continue to work with trainer Rob McCracken despite criticism of his role in the 29-year-old's shock loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.

Boxing • 05 Jun 19

Joshua was dethroned as the world's leading heavyweight by a significant underdog who took advantage of becoming a late-notice opponent to secure a life-changing win

Joshua - Ruiz Junior rematch confirmed for end of year

Anthony Joshua will get the chance to win back his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in a rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr later this year.

Boxing • 04 Jun 19

Andy Ruiz Jr (R) inflicted Anthony Joshua's first career defeat

Hearn hoping Ruiz rematch takes place on Joshua's turf

Promoter Eddie Hearn plans to lure surprise new IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr to the UK for a rematch with Anthony Joshua.

Boxing • 03 Jun 19

Joshua hit the canvas four times at Madison Square Garden

Anthony Joshua shocked by Ruiz Jr

Anthony Joshua was beaten for the first time in his career as he relinquished his IBF, WBO, and WBA titles to Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden in one of boxing's biggest ever shocks.

Boxing • 02 Jun 19

Andy Ruiz Junior demanded his chance as challenger to Anthony Joshua when Jarrell Miller's suspension ruled him out

Ruiz Jr inspired by Mexican greats ahead of Joshua bout

Andy Ruiz Junior is being driven to become Mexico's first world heavyweight champion by support from his country's greats, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez.

Boxing • 29 May 19

Joshua thrives in the Miami sun as Ruiz bout looms

Anthony Joshua is relishing defending his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles against Andy Ruiz Jr, having thrived from undertaking the final month of training in Miami.

Boxing • 28 May 19

Ruiz Jr steps in to fight champion Joshua

Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against Andy Ruiz Jr on 1 June at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing • 01 May 19

Andy Ruiz Jr

Joshua's next fight 'almost certainly' against Pulev

Hearn lauds 'absolute masterclass' from Joshua

Dominant Joshua regains world title belts with Ruiz win

Recap: Anthony Joshua beats Andy Ruiz Jr

Intrigue and indignation reign ahead of Saudi dust-up

Joshua believes three is magic number in Ruiz rivalry

'Clash on the Dunes' remains clouded by controversy

'Smarter' Anthony Joshua eyes Ruiz Jr redemption

Joshua realises magnitude of task he faces in rematch

Ruiz Jr commits to Saudi Arabia rematch with Joshua

Legal action threatened over Ruiz v Joshua venue

Ruiz-Joshua rematch set for Saudi Arabia in December

Joshua stands by trainer after Ruiz Jr disaster

Joshua - Ruiz Junior rematch confirmed for end of year

Hearn hoping Ruiz rematch takes place on Joshua's turf

Anthony Joshua shocked by Ruiz Jr

Ruiz Jr inspired by Mexican greats ahead of Joshua bout

Joshua thrives in the Miami sun as Ruiz bout looms

Ruiz Jr steps in to fight champion Joshua

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