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Joshua vs Ruiz fight result LIVE: AJ suffers stunning defeat after being knocked down four times to lose world titles

Relive the fight and all the reaction from Anthony Joshua’s stunning defeat against Andy Ruiz Jr

Adam Hamdani
Sunday 02 June 2019 02:10 EDT
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Anthony Joshua reacts to shocking Andy Ruiz defeat

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Anthony Joshua suffered the first defeat of his career in one of heavyweight boxing's biggest upsets as short-term replacement Andy Ruiz Jr knocked him down four times before claiming a seventh-round TKO victory.

In what completely shakes up the heavyweight scene, Joshua loses the WBA, WBO and IBF titles that almost certainly ends his chances of facing either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder in the near future, and jettisons Ruiz onto the biggest stage of them all.

Joshua looked to be on course for a simple victory when he knocked Ruiz down in the third, but the Mexican-American responded by knocking Joshua down twice in the same round, before adding another two knockdowns in the seventh round when the fight was waved off. Relive all the action.

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Fight preview:

When and where is the boxing?

Tonight's main event ring walk times are expected around 3.30am UK time, and 10.30pm ET. The fight night takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Where can I watch it?

If you're in the UK, it'll be on Sky Sports Box Office at a price of £19.95, and in the US on DAZN.

What is the full fight card?

It's a stacked one.

  • Souleymane Cissoko bt Wladimir Hernandez
  • Chris Algieri bt Tommy Coyle
  • Joshua Buatsi bt Marc Antonio Periban
  • Josh Kelly majority draw Ray Robinson
  • Katie Taylor bt Delfine Persoon
  • Callum Smith bt Hassan N'Dam
  • Anthony Joshua beaten by Andy Ruiz

What are the odds?

Joshua to win: 1/25

Ruiz to win: 10/1

Joshua will trigger his rematch clause immediately, Eddie Hearn has confirmed.

Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 05:59
Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 06:27

Anthony Joshua won't be attending the post-fight press conference, it has been confirmed.

Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 06:28

Eddie Hearn tweets after Joshua's first ever defeat in the professional ranks.

Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 06:40

Anthony Joshua has turned up for a late post-fight press conference

The better man won, respect to Andy. I never underestimated him or anyone. When people box me they box 15-20% better. These guys are coming to win, he was the better man for the job. This is my own fault.I got caught on the top of the head but didn't recover in time.

Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 06:43

Anthony Joshua

For me, it's just a minor setback. The locks on the doors don't change, we're still family, it's still a sport. I'll look to get my hands back on the belts. You know who I want [Wilder] but if we have to have the rematch with Andy, that's fine. I've dealt with more shit than this. I feel like this is just part of the journey I'm on. We came this far and we're going to go a lot further.
Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 06:46

The Rock knew all along...

Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 06:49

Right, that is that.

After a shock night of boxing, where Andy Ruiz Jr became the unified heavyweight champion of the world, we leave you with our fight report.

Anthony Joshua's humiliating defeat. Until next time.

Adam Hamdani2 June 2019 07:07

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