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A late replacement and massive underdog, Andy Ruiz Jr. just shook up the world.

Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs) spoiled the long-awaited U.S. debut of unified heavyweight champion and British star Anthony Joshua to score four knockdowns and record a spectacular upset via seventh-round TKO at Madison Square Garden.

Ruiz get up off the canvas early in Round 3 in order to do what oddsmakers felt was nearly impossible, he showed tremendous poise, power and fearlessness in systematically dismantling Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) to flip the heavyweight division upside down

Ruiz, 29, a native of southern California, became the first boxer of Mexican descent to win a heavyweight title as he captured Joshua's IBF, WBA and WBO titles with excessive force and heart. The upset was arguably the biggest within the division.

"I just want to thank God for giving me this victory. Without him this wouldn't have been possible," Ruiz said. "This is what I have been dreaming about. This is what I have been working hard for, and I can't believe I just made my dreams come true."

Ruiz never backed down from there despite letting Joshua off the hook in Round 4 when it was clear both fighters were heavily fatigued. Two knockdowns later in Round 7 and referee Michael Griffin jumped in at 1:27 to wave the fight off as Joshua was weary on his feet.

With the sold-out crowd, which was largely in favor of Joshua, stunned and silent following the stoppage, Ruiz jumped around the ring in wild celebration.

"Big respect to Andy, big big respect," Joshua said. "[He's a] good fighter. Thank you America. Thank you everyone for coming out this evening. Sorry I let my friends down, sorry I let my supporters down."

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Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/06/anthony-joshua-loses-to-andy-ruiz-jr.html

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My boy disappointed me.



That's why i prefer adasanya Isreal. No one can beat Israel like this.

This is too early for AJ, he may not get back to feet too soon.

The midget wey no even get 6 packs.This match should be investigated,I will not take it.

Somehow disappointing though, but nor be every day be christmas

Drake's curse. It's a real curse. Sorry AJ.

Chain, anto wetin happen na

Not good

I’m weeping

Ehn

Both were tired, strength failed, longer staying power and stamina took over.

When you underrate your opponent ....that's what you get

Mexican descendant. awon eyan elchapo
Na drug full that guy body
E no fit tire

Joshua was over confidence, the defeat his Good for him. I hope he comes back Mentally strong.

But AJ Never Expererit

Unexpected......that is what life is really about as there is no champion forever.

the Ruiz guy performed beyond everyone’s expectations, he won the fight clearly

Very sad one.

The moment he employed a sport psychologists to his team, I was worried something might be wrong.

And there we have it... My pain is the noise Wilder will make.

But that's life.

culcid:
I’m weeping

For?

Too much hype, I knew he can't last long. See the kind of person that knocked him down.

How can Joshua let that fat fnck knock him out. The guy practically look like an over fed guinea pig.

What a disgrace!

Hahahaha, Anthony knocked out?

Weakest set of heavyweight champions

Na wah.. How this kind fat man go knock Joshua down na.. This was one fight I expected to be walk over for him..






But what do I really know about boxing anyway

Ehyah

My chest is paining me

This is unbelievable. Anthony looked fit more than Ruiz.

For Ruiz to knock down Anthony in this manner means that you should never ever look down on anyone.

Congrats Ruiz