Well, it didn’t take Tyson Fury too long to return to form. Initially after seeing rival heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua beaten in an upset by huge underdog Andy Ruiz, the lineal champion offered his support and encouragement to Joshua; telling him to “rest up, regroup and then come again.”
In boxing, one punch can change an entire fight. And when an upset occurs, it can potentially change the entire landscape in the blink of an eye.
With one heavyweight great, Lennox Lewis, telling Anthony Joshua he needs a new trainer, another all-time great from the heavyweight division, George Foreman, is telling the former WBA/IBF/WBO champ that he might need a new manager – with “Big George” offering his services.
Andy Ruiz Jr. says he’s the one calling the shots when it comes to the location of his rematch with former IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
In the moments before Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr took to centre ring last Saturday night, Joshua stood in the corner like a colossus with his elbows resting on the top ropes.
There is absolutely no doubt about it, Andy Ruiz Junior shook up the heavyweight division in one major way with his stunning upset win over Anthony Joshua.
The great thing about writing a pre-fight prediction on a boxing forum, is the fact that what was written is dated and it goes into the archives.
Deontay Wilder is still hopping mad over how Anthony Joshua lost to Andy Ruiz on Saturday night, perhaps due to how he has likely seen a $50 million or so payday vanish forever.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says the fight between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and former IBF/WBA/WBO champion Anthony Joshua will be just as huge if AJ defeats Andy Ruiz Jr.
Andy Ruiz’s Jr’s shocking 7th round upset over previously undefeated Anthony Joshua for the unified WBA/IBF and WBO heavyweight straps tonight was a timeless reminder that boxing fans need every once in a while:
There are no guarantees in heavyweight boxing.