ANTHONY JOSHUA vs Andy Ruiz is on TONIGHT in the huge Saudi Arabia heavyweight rematch.
Will the streamlined Joshua get his redemption over Ruiz? Follow all of the latest here…
*Ring walks started at 9pm GMT Dillian Whyte wins on undercard, Povetkin-Hunter draw TV/ live stream: Sky Sports Box Office
Follow ALL of the latest updates from Riyadh below…
4 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND SIX
It’s starting to heat up!!
Early in the sixth and for the first time, both fighters plant their feet and trade hard – nothing really lands clean, but Joshua’s steely gaze never left Ruiz.
There is a small cut on Ruiz’s other eye, nowhere near as bad as on the one above his left… 6 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND FIVE
Superb right hand from Joshua and the crowd loving that, as he finds his range again with the big jab.
His jab has been brilliant so far, as Ruiz tries to get close in the latter stages.
AJ retreats and gets the bell comfortably. You get the feeling that Ruiz needs to turn this into a dog-fight if he’s to force a mistake.
8 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND FIVE
The latter stages of that last round showed Joshua that there is plenty of danger from Ruiz, who continues to walk forward.
He’s style is so languid and effective that he doesn’t tend to tire.
AJ has to remain disciplined going into the final minute of this round…
10 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND FOUR
Much, much better from Ruiz though in the latter stages of the round.
The Mexican going with a big right hook which gets through the defences, whistling past AJ’s ear.
Here comes the pressure from the champ, so Joshua responds with a huge, straight right hand.
NAUGHTY shot around the back of the head from Ruiz late in the round, Joshua’s legs just stiffened slightly. The bell comes at the right time.
Breathless stuff in the desert.
12 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND FOUR
This is a gameplan and a half from AJ and Ruiz needs to be the one who changes the tide in this fight.
As yet, the Mexican is still trying to get close but apart from that head clash we’ve not seen a lot.
Joshua isn’t trading at close quarters, not opening him up to the power that Ruiz stunned with on June 1. 14 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND THREE
Out comes Ruiz for the third with a hastily patched up left eye, but he’s blinking and looks like his vision is impaired.
If AJ can open that cut again, it could be a real problem for the champ.
This is a different Joshua, who is boxing clever and being incredibly disciplined. Still he stays on the jab, Ruiz is chasing but can’t get in close to do any sort of damage.
“It is so disciplined and so measured”, croons Bellew. Joshua in control early doors.
18 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND TWO
JOSHUA CUT! When Ruiz got in close, there was a bang of heads and there’s a small cut above AJ’s left eye.
But the Mexican’s gash is far worse and his team are struggling to stop the flow of blood.
“Keep on the jab, keep your hands up.”, say AJ’s corner. Sound advice – it’s working a treat so far. 19 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND TWO
That cut means the Mexican has to respond and now Joshua can continue to stay at range, jabbing away.
“He’s boxing brilliantly here, it’s a lovely fluid jab. It’s so quick”, screams Bellew.
21 minutes ago7th December 2019
WHAT A RIGHT HAND!
A glorious shot from AJ with 15 seconds left of the round.
It landed flush on the left eye and the cut opens up – instead of piling in, Joshua moves back and doesn’t leave himself open.
June 1 has taught him a lot. 22 minutes ago7th December 2019
JOSHUA VS RUIZ JR – ROUND ONE
Ruiz is the aggressor from the off, looking to be the man on the front foot.
The Mexican is flapping in the desert wind – he’s definitely bigger than June 1 but the hand speed still seems to be there.
A cautious first round from Joshua, who is staying back and looking to work the jab. He doesn’t land much in this opening three minutes, instead looking to conserve energy and not let Ruiz get close.
WHAT A SHOT!! RUIZ CUT! Right on the bell, beauty from AJ.
