Anthony Joshua’s win: “I wasn’t prepared, I gained too much weight” – Andy Ruiz laments

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Anthony Joshua has defeated Andy Ruiz Jr to reclaim his three world heavyweight championship belts; setting some new records in the process.

The judges unanimously adjudged Joshua winner with 118-110, 118-110 and 119-109 over Ruiz Jr and made history by winning the first world heavyweight title bout in the Middle East.

He has now reclaimed the WBA, IBF and WBO world titles from Ruiz Jr.

With the victory, Joshua has now improved his record to 8-1 in title fights and 23-1 (21KOs) overall.

As for Ruiz, his six months of glory have been halted and his record now falls to 33-2 (22KOs). Both of his career losses have come in title fights.

“I wasn’t prepared, I gained too much weight,” noted Ruiz. “But no excuses. I’m gonna get in better shape and I’m gonna f*cking prepare for the third fight,” the Mexican assured.

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4 Responses to “Anthony Joshua’s win: “I wasn’t prepared, I gained too much weight” – Andy Ruiz laments”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    Congrats Joshua my brother.

  2. Unknown's avatar

    U were nt prepared for past six months abi, my bro go nd rest!! Congrats for my brother

  3. Unknown's avatar

    Story…….this one na medicine after death. Lol.

  4. Unknown's avatar

    Flimsy excuses for your failure. You knew you had a fight to win, you allowed yourself to over chop chop now you are blaming your long throat

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