Andy Ruiz Jr set to be named as Anthony Joshua opponent for New York bout

Joshua, 29, was due to face Jarrell Miller at Madison Square Garden but the American failed drug tests, forcing him out of the Madison Square Garden bout.

California-born Ruiz, 29, has fought for a world title once before and is likely to be confirmed as Joshua's opponent for his US debut on Tuesday.


Promoter Eddie Hearn says Ruiz will "do anything" to become world champion.

"He will entertain you, give it his all. Even if it means getting sensationally knocked out, he will rather do that than not do it," Hearn told Fighthype.com.

"I couldn't afford a guy who I thought may not be good enough or game enough to entertain the fans. I had to pick a guy in my heart who I thought will do everything to become world heavyweight champion at the Garden."

Ruiz has agreed to terms, leaving only small details to be finalised, with Hearn stating the fight was "close".

Ruiz beat Germany's Alexander Dimitrenko on 20 April, weighing in at 262lbs, which is 17lbs heavier than Joshua in his last win over Alexander Povetkin in September.

At 6ft 2in, he is four inches shorter than Joshua and will be at a substantial reach disadvantage.

In his only world title shot to date, Ruiz lost on points to New Zealand's Joseph Parker, whom Joshua outpointed 15 months later to unify the WBA, IBF and WBO world titles.

On Monday, British heavyweight Dillian Whyte said Ruiz represented "a save-the-show fight", insisting the challenger would pose no problem for Joshua.

Joshua will end about nine months of inactivity when he steps into the ring and will seek to extend his 22-fight unbeaten record.

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Raise your hand if you believe Joshua will never lose a fight in his career.


Just like how King David never lost a fight so shall it be with Anthony Joshua.

Joshua don win this one already

I'd have preferred Buhari

Not bad

Andy Ruiz... After the fight

These guys should be serious and arrange a proper heavy weight match for Anthony my guy.

Going to be a strong fight to watch

Joshua will beat all these small boys, give him that Rastafarian guy

Anthony Joshua should refuse to fight this guy. This guy is not his level st all.

Andy Ruiz right now

Andy Ruiz right now...

Andy Ruiz right now

Andy wan come chop am

"He will entertain you, give it his all. Even if it means getting sensationally knocked out, he will rather do that than not do it"

This kind statement dey worry who e dey about belle ooo

so sad

See walkover match for joshua

the fight i want to see is wilder vs joshua not this

5rounds maximum for AJ. Get Chisora, Wilder or Fury to fight Anthony

The last guy take drugs to match Anthony Joshua strength .... I pity this guy

tribalistseun:
Raise your hand if you believe Joshua will never lose a fight in his career.


Just like how King David never lost a fight so shall it be with Anthony Joshua.

Even Joshua doesnt believe that.

Who is Anthony Joshua??

tribalistseun:
Raise your hand if you believe Joshua will never lose a fight in his career.


Just like how King David never lost a fight so shall it be with Anthony Joshua.

]efe ajagba dey o

tribalistseun:
Raise your hand if you believe Joshua will never lose a fight in his career.


Just like how King David never lost a fight so shall it be with Anthony Joshua.

King David lost fight against LUST

just saw pics of Andy Ruiz Jr online

the guy be like bums with too much oil

Abeg Joshua fight wilder

Jaqenhghar:

Even Joshua doesnt believe that.

taaaar, its like saying you're going to bed and not believe you will wake up the next morning.

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themosthigh:
Anthony Joshua should refuse to fight this guy. This guy is not his level st all.

he should fight who Ortiz ran. Fury and wilder dont wan no smoke. Ruiz went 12 rounds with parker

femi4:
King David lost fight against LUST

who be lust, lust kill you there

AJ will beat him ...
but why op no show us the guy picture.. for those of us wey no know am!!

Ok