Anthony Joshua has lost for the first time in his career as American / Mexican Andy Ruiz, who only took the fight at six week’s notice, takes Joshua’s IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles.
Ruiz was not even supposed to be there, He took the bout at six weeks’ notice and tickets were being collected by fans 24 hours before the bout which still had the name of Jarrell Miller – Joshua’s original opponent – printed on them.
By the seventh round, when Joshua touched down under a flurry of shots again, the game looked up. Seconds later he was down on all fours again and spat his gum shield out, perhaps to buy time.
He simply did not have it. The bout was waved off and all that was planned for the glamour division was ripped up thanks to a man who had been dubbed unglamorous because of his rounded physique…
“If Anthony Joshua is as healthy and fit as he says he is, then there is something wrong. He needs something in his camp that he didn’t have.
“I thought it was a fantastic night of boxing and unfortunately the Brit lost his belts, but this is why I love heavyweight boxing because anything can happen on the night.
“His invincibility has gone and he is now just a mere mortal. Now, fighters know they have just got to stick in there against him and keep throwing body shots.”
It’s possible that Anthony Joshua did not prepare for the fight. He thought that Andy Ruiz was too small for him.
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