British heavyweight Anthony Joshua (30) has reclaimed his belts. Six months after his surprising defeat, he exacted revenge on Mexican-American Andy Ruiz Jr (30). After 12 rounds, Joshua won on points.
On June 1st, Anthony Joshua didn't know what hit him. The top favorite lost in New York by technical knockout after the referee stopped the fight.
It wouldn't happen to him a second time. Tonight in Saudi Arabia, "AJ" emerged victorious from the ring against Andy "Destroyer" Ruiz. After 12 rounds, the judges' scores were clear: 118-110, 118-110, and 119-109.
In this way, Joshua reclaimed his 4 belts (WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO). The 30-year-old Englishman has now won 23 professional fights (21 by knockout) against 1 loss.
He couldn't knock Ruiz down. Joshua won because he was in control, moved better, and especially because he timed his punches better.
