Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz 2 LIVE: Result and latest reaction from heavyweight world title fight
Follow live fight updates as Joshua bids to recapture the world titles against the Mexican champion
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Your support makes all the difference.Anthony Joshua tonight takes on Andy Ruiz Jr desperate to win back his world heavyweight titles after his shock first professional defeat earlier this year.
The Briton was stunned in June by Ruiz, an 11-1 underdog who achieved one of the biggest upsets in boxing history by dropping Joshua for a fourth and final time in the seventh round.
They fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this evening on a fight card that also features the likes of heavyweight rivals Dillian Whyte, Alexander Povetkin and Filip Hrgovic. Follow all of the latest coverage below:
Ruiz vs Joshua fight preview:
What time are the ring walks?
The ring walks are set for 9.45am in Sydney, Australia (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on Sunday morning with the fight set to begin at around 10am.
Is there a live stream?
Yes, you can watch a live stream through the Sky Sports Box Office app and website on mobile devices by ordering here.
The NOW TV Smart Stick or your NOW TV box will also allow fans to order the fight.
While US fans can stream the fight through DAZN on various platforms, including Chromecast, iOS, Android, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. A one month subscription will cost $19.99, while a year is available for $99.99.
How else can I follow the fight?
If you’re unable to get in front of a TV, you can follow the fight with live updates in the Indy Sport live blog.
The Main Event and Undercard
- Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua (WBA, IBF, WBO heavyweight world title)
- Alexander Povetkin vs Michael Hunter (heavyweight)
- Dillian Whyte vs Mariusz Wach (WBC interim heavyweight title)
- Filip Hrgovic vs Eric Molina (WBC international heavyweight title)
- Mahammadrasul Majidov vs Tom Little
Odds
Joshua 2/5 (KO: 4/5, Points: 4/1)
Draw: 25/1
Ruiz 2/1 (KO: 5/2, Points: 14/1)
Little tumbles!
Wow, huge knockdown, Majidov ripping shots both upstairs and downstairs.
Little fights back with counter shots of his own. IT'S OVER!
Things looking slightly more optimistic in Saudi Arabia, but the weather remains a concern.
Jack de Menezes has the latest.
And here's an action shot of Tom Little from Declan Taylor in Diriyah. Showers won't be a concern on their own, really, but one lightning strike and the organisers are prepared to cancel the evening's festivities.
Out to the ring come our next two fighters, Filip Hrgovic and Eric Molina. Hrgovic is a rising star with the potential to really make waves in the next couple of years. The Olympic bronze medallist is unbeaten in nine previous fights, including seven knockouts.
Ooh! A big blow from Hrgovic towards the end of the round, perhaps catching his opponent on the back of the head, and Molina goes down! No count from the referee...
Ding, ding, that'll be that for the first round. Molina looked a little shaken up there.
Down again! Hrgovic in imposing form early on. Molina very much on the back foot, but back on his feet.
Hrgovic finds another meaty connection...
Hefty heaves at the Croatian from Molina, and a couple find their mark. Hrgovic briefly knocked off-kilter, and he takes a moment to compose himself, opening up the opportunity for another big right. Nothing particularly beautiful in Molina's structuring, but a decent fight back.
Hrgovic soon back on top, Molina ducking, and another big punch finds flesh. Molina down, seven, EIGHT...
Back up, but this one might not be far away from a conclusion.
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