Round three was where the fight really came alive, as Joshua dropped Ruiz with an explosive right-left combination. After two rounds it was difficult to separate them, though many anticipated Joshua to start showing his class in the proceeding rounds. The fight started in a typically cagey manner, with both fighters taking time to get to know each others style. Joshua was clear favourite to make light work of his Mexican opponent, given a whopping 96% chance of extending his impressive record to 23-0.
It was one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history, Andy Ruiz defeating Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden exactly one year ago today.Ī late replacement for Jarrell Miller, after the American fighter was withdrawn from the bout due to doping violations, Ruiz stepped in as Joshua's opponent with just a month's notice, with many believing it would prove to be a routine victory for the unbeaten Brit.īookmakers across the world gave Ruiz little hope of victory, pricing him up as firm 13/1 underdog to win the fight.
