Anglo-Nigerian Anthony Joshua regained his WBA,WBO & IBF titles after defeating Mexico's first heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz in a unanimous decision,after a gruelling boxing game that lasted 12 rounds ,in Saudi Arabia, to reclaim his lost belts and world heavyweight champion tags.
Joshua was more detailed in approach against the Mexican, throwing jabs and draining the faster Ruiz out, as he puts in a matured performance while dominating the fight from the start to the finish.
Anthony Joshua was said to have used his stature and size to control the ring, and kept Ruiz at Bay with a stiff jab which he utilized through out.
While many blamed him for playing to the gallery in the first bout in June, Joshua came all out with a clearcut plan in what turned out a masterstroke.
All the three judges scored the match in favour of Joshua 118-110, 118-110, 119-109 as he suffered some bruises to reclaim his bruised ego and pride.
Anthony Joshua is expected to face either Oleksandr Usyk or Kubrat Pulev in his next outing. Usyk is mandatory for the WBO belt,while Pulev is mandatory for the IBF title.Joshua will have to squre off against either of them in order to keep the titles.
Meanwhile, the Mexican, Andy Ruiz Jr has asked Anthony Joshua for a third match. Ruiz who said in a post match press briefing, that in as much as he may not want to give excusses for his inability to defend his tittle against Joshua, he wants a third fight.
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