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
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)
Hearn reacts to AJ winning:
The plan is to celebrate and celebrate hard. He's responsible for the growth of British boxing.
They wrote him off, they said he was all hype. We came back from humiliation. Tonight he is the governor of the sport.
We're coming home tomorrow for a hell of a party.
Anthony Joshua, two-time world heavyweight champion.
We want the undisputed, he always wants it, but don't worry about that. We don't want to give them any air time, he's the king.
Froch reacts:
He came in at the perfect weight.
It was a perfectly executed game plan.
One of the best performances of Joshua's career. It was disappointing from Ruiz, but that was down to Joshua.
Froch explains why Joshua can't be considered No 1 heavyweight in the world.
You have to put Anthony Joshua up there. All the belts, except WBC.
You can't put him top though, as he's untested against the other two.
Wilder is a monster puncher. You can't, they have to fight each other, then you can be considered.
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