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Joshua: I've Always Wanted To Rise To Top, Never Felt Mediocre

•Sep 9, 2019

Anthony Joshua doesn’t need to hear any motivational speeches to overcome his first professional defeat. In fact, he has a brilliant career in the field should he ever choose to go that route. The 2012 Olympic Gold medalist and former unified heavyweight titlist was all business at Thursday’s press conference in downtown New York City to discuss his Dec. 7 rematch with lone pro conqueror Andy Ruiz. The event was staged less than three city miles from Madison Square Garden, the site of Joshua’s first fight in the United States—and his first loss, as Ruiz stopped him in seven rounds this past June.

Joshua: I Blame Myself, Not My Trainer, For Loss To Ruiz

Keith Idec

•Sep 9, 2019

NEW YORK – Anthony Joshua never considered changing trainers after Andy Ruiz Jr. upset him. Trainers often are used as scapegoats when boxers lose fights they’re supposed to win. Loyalty to longtime trainer Rob McCracken and admitting that his seventh-round, technical-knockout loss to Ruiz was his own fault prevented the British superstar from hiring a new chief second.

Fury: I Won't Watch Ruiz-Joshua, I'd Beat Usyk With One Hand

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 9, 2019

Tyson Fury is less than a week away from making his second Las Vegas appearance in 2019. Fury will face undefeated prospect Otto Wallin at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Should Fury win, he would then look forward to a planned rematch with WBC champion Deontay Wilder in February 2020.

Anthony Joshua Under Fire Over Human Rights in Saudi Arabia

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 9, 2019

British superstar Anthony Joshua is taking some heat after certain comments that he made, during an interview with BBC Sport, when he was questioned over Saudi Arabia's human rights record towards homosexuality. Joshua's rematch with IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz is taking place in Saudi Arabia on December 7th.

Hearn: Middle East Could Be The Home of Boxing's Mega Fights

Victor Salazar

•Sep 8, 2019

New York - The Middle East, in particular Saudi Arabia, has always been a talked about spot for hosting mega-events for boxing in the past. But talk is all it was. Whether it was fantasy or just talk to get a bigger site fee from a Las Vegas hotel property or other venues, it was never more than talk - until now.

Ruiz: Joshua Wants To Bounce Back, My Job Is To Not Let Him Win

Jake Donovan

•Sep 8, 2019

The reigning unified heavyweight titlist joined England’s Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21KOs) on Wednesday in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, which will host their Dec. 7 title fight rematch. From there, the tour made its way to New York City, where Ruiz made history in becoming the first-ever Mexican boxer to claim the heavyweight crown following his off-the-canvas 7th round stoppage this past June at Madison Square Garden.

Joshua Wants An 'Easy Fight' Next If He Wins Ruiz Rematch

Keith Idec

•Sep 8, 2019

NEW YORK – If Anthony Joshua defeats Andy Ruiz Jr. in their rematch, the former heavyweight champion won’t have any contractual obligation to grant Ruiz a rubber match. If Joshua were to win their rematch December 7 in a competitive, entertaining fight, it would warrant a third bout. That doesn’t necessarily mean Joshua would give Ruiz a chance to avenge his loss following their immediate rematch in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Hearn: Probably Half-a-Dozen Guys Identified To Spar Joshua

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 8, 2019

Eddie Hearn, promoter for heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua, explains his fighter will have the best sparring possible for upcoming rematch with IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO world champion Andy Ruiz. Ruiz took the first bout with Joshua on late notice, when original opponent Jarrell Miller was pulled from the bout after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Wilder: Joshua Doesn't Have Confidence To Win Ruiz Rematch

Keith Idec

•Sep 8, 2019

By Keith Idec - It would better suit Deontay Wilder’s plan to eventually fight Anthony Joshua if Joshua were to impressively avenge his loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. If England’s Joshua were to win their immediate rematch, it would mark the first significant step toward rebuilding the former heavyweight champion’s image and getting him back...

Tyson Fury: 'Bronze Bollocks' Wilder Knows That He's a Dosser

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 7, 2019

Tyson Fury has no intention to pull away from his expected rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, which is targeted for February 2020 in Las Vegas. In a recent interview, Wilder discussed the idea of facing the Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua winner - because Fury would be more than willing to step-aside to avoid a rematch.