Advertisement

Anthony Joshua defeats Andy Ruiz to reclaim world heavyweight title

Ruiz-Joshua-round-11 (Independent UK)
Ruiz-Joshua-round-11 (Independent UK)
Advertisement
Advertisement

Anthony Joshua has regained the IBF, WBA and WBO titles.

Anthony Joshua reclaimed the world heavyweight championship after defeating Andy Ruiz on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Saudi Arabia.

After being humiliated by the Mexican in June 2019, in New York, Joshua revenged the humiliation he suffered under the heavy punches of Ruiz after 12 rounds. 

Advertisement

In their rematch, the Nigeria-born pugilist is champion once again as he regained the IBF, WBA and WBO titles.

Joshua won by margins of 118-110 on two scorecards with the third judge making it 119-109.

Advertisement