Anthony Joshua won back his WBA, IBF and WBO belts with a one-sided unanimous defeat of Ruiz in Diriyah outside Saudi Arabia’s capital. Images: General Sports Authority.
Andy Ruiz Jr
Gallery: Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia ahead of December bout
The world heavyweight title rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on December 7 in Diriyah, a town on the outskirts of the capital Riyadh.
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