Ruiz vows to win rematch as Joshua is 'not good at boxing'

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr says his rematch with Anthony Joshua will be a "hell of a fight" with the same outcome.

Published : Jun 23, 2019 15:25 IST

Andy Ruiz Jr has vowed to prove his stunning victory over Anthony Joshua was no flash in the pan as the Brit is "not good at boxing".

Ruiz was sensationally crowned IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion by stopping Joshua at Madison Square Garden at the start of this month.

The Mexican is set to face Joshua in a rematch later this year and says the 2012 Olympic champion does not have the skills to reclaim his belts.

Ruiz said: "The rematch is going to be the same. I am going to be more prepared and more ready.

"I know his flaws. I can do a lot better. The only thing that he can do is just run around, he's not good at boxing."

The rotund Ruiz added that he will be in better shape when they do battle for a second time. 

"People thought I wasn't going to do anything, I was too big, too overweight. I don't want to say all the things I am going to change," the 29-year-old said.

"There is going to be a lot of changing, I am going to come at a better weight this time. It's going to be a hell of a fight."

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment