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Anthony Joshua said he will exercise his rematch clause against Andy Ruiz Jr after being dethroned in a stunning heavyweight upset. Joshua lost his WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO belts after a shock seventh-round TKO at the hands of challenger Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday.
Deontay Wilder’s biggest payday disappeared when Andy Ruiz Jr. upset Anthony Joshua on Saturday night. That’s not even what bothered Wilder the most about Joshua’s stunning seventh-round, technical-knockout loss at Madison Square Garden. Wilder was most angry about his perception that Joshua “f***ing quit” after Ruiz knocked him down for the second time in the seventh round and the fourth time overall.
NEW YORK – Eddie Hearn had no problem with referee Michael Griffin stopping Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight championship reign when he did. Joshua’s promoter admitted after Joshua’s upset loss to Andy Ruiz that his previously undefeated fighter had nothing left when Griffin waved an end to their unbelievable battle at 1:27 of the seventh round Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Joshua got up from each of the four knockdowns Ruiz scored and responded, “Yes,” when Griffin asked him if he wanted to continue following that final knockdown.
NEW YORK – Anthony Joshua’s message for those wondering why his first professional defeat didn’t devastate him the way they expected is that he has dealt with worse things than this. The British superstar’s seventh-round, technical-knockout loss cost him a huge payday for an eventual showdown with WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Allowing Andy Ruiz Jr. to stop him Saturday night damaged his expanding brand, too, but the former IBF/IBO/WBA/WBO champ took this shocking setback in stride.
NEW YORK – Eddie Hearn is certain Anthony Joshua will be devastated once the reality of his professional defeat sinks in. Joshua’s outspoken promoter also senses that the wildly popular superstar is somewhat relieved now that he has lost. Ruiz’s stunning, seventh-round stoppage Saturday night cost Joshua and Hearn’s company, Matchroom Boxing, a lot of money, most notably for a showdown with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
Claressa Shields Video Interview - Madison Square Garden, New York City - Andy Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs) pulled off a massive shocker with a seventh round TKO over previously undefeated Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) to capture the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight titles. Joshua made his United States debut
One day after cautioning his upcoming opponent to not plan too far ahead, Luis Ortiz has decided to double down on that promise in light of recent events. The heavyweight division—and the boxing world—was thrown for a loop following Andy Ruiz’s stunning 7th round knockout upset of previously unbeaten Anthony Joshua to collect three major titles Saturday evening at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden.
Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) will be looking to bounce back after his United States debut ended in disaster. On Saturday night, Joshua was knocked own four times and stopped by huge underdog Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The victory gave Ruiz the International Boxing Organization, World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization titles.
Johsua Ruiz Fight Photos Gallery - Madison Square Garden, New York City - Andy Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs) pulled off a massive shocker with a seventh round TKO over previously undefeated Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) to capture the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight titles. Joshua made his United States debut
Eddie Hearn Video Interview - Madison Square Garden, New York City - Andy Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs) pulled off a massive shocker with a seventh round TKO over previously undefeated Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) to capture the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight titles. Joshua made his United States debut