Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr last month shocked the boxing community after Joshua lost to Ruiz. There was a lot of anticipation as to how Joshua would perform in his first match in the US soil and the result of the match came as a shock. However, Ruiz’s victory was quite a feelgood moment in the otherwise violent sport. However, now that the match is done and dusted, the two are gearing up for a rematch!
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Let us take a closer look at the Joshua vs Ruiz rematch and see what’s going on with the two competitors:
Anthony Joshua Returns to Training
A month after the loss, Anthony ‘AJ’ Joshua is back to training. The star dismissed rumours of being injured before or after the match and gracefully accepted the defeat that he faced. However, he seems in high spirits and is certain that he will win the rematch.
Preparing for the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr rematch, AJ is working specifically on his head movement this time, which will give him better opportunity to avoid the punches thrown at him by Ruiz Jr.
💪 Anthony Joshua back in the gym today, working on head movement for the Andy Ruiz Jr rematch. pic.twitter.com/sSkhcYHtrP
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 1, 2019
When to Expect an Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr Rematch?
As of this writing, there is no official date announced for the rematch, but it is expected to take place either in late November or in early December.
Grow through what you go through 💯 pic.twitter.com/uD5jqUgthC
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) June 25, 2019
As per Joshua’s manager, Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr. is down to three dates and an official announcement is expected to be made real soon. While Ruiz wanted the match to happen in Mexico, it might just happen in New York.
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