Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz 2 LIVE: Result and latest reaction from heavyweight world title fight
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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)
Hrgovic forces Molina in to the corner, but a well timed left-arm swipe backs him off, albeit briefly, with another heavy combination knocking Molina down...
AND DOWN FOR GOOD! THAT'S THE BELL! Hrgovic takes victory!
The rain is pouring ringside...
Whyte is having his hands wrapped currently, so get ready for The Body Snatcher - bigger than ever.
271 pounds! Beating his previous heaviest weight by 11 pounds after his fight with Malcolm Tann in 2017.
Hopey Price stops Mohamed!
Ian John Lewis says the Tanzanian fighter has had enough, rather prematurely if you ask me.
A straight left did the damage though.
"It'll be a different sort of crowd tonight," Groves says.
"There are a few Brits though, so who knows what sort of vibe we can expect."
"That'll have nothing to do with Rob McCracken, it's definitely something to do with a sports psychologist," Froch says.
"Between the ropes, it's subconscious. I'm not too sure, each to their own."
"He's trained really hard, it was difficult to get over the loss, but he's had a great camp," says McCracken.
"He's been more focused, he's boxed well and used his reach, that's what we've got to do with Ruiz, the mid-range we can't get involved.
"It's a fight where anything can happen, but we've got to stick to the plan and box behind the jab and then bring in the right hand."
Whyte looking cool and composed as he enters the ring, will he be able to knock out Wach?
Meanwhile, Joshua has arrived, in casual attire, looking focused.
Round 1
Chisora takes his seat to watch his former rival...
We're underway!
Jab, left hook from Whyte, who looks a bit more fleshy than when he fought Rivas.
Wach towering above Whyte, high guard and looking to prod his jab in Whyte's face.
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