Anthony Joshua is preparing to face Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia this Saturday.
Anthony Joshua vs Ruiz UK start time : Joshua is scheduled to fight Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday in Saudi Arabia in a rematch for the Mexican’s heavyweight world titles. Express Sport are on hand with all the information regarding the huge boxing event.
Joshua was stripped of his WBA, WBO and IBF world championship belts in the hands of Ruiz Jr in June after being smashed four times on the way to an incomprehensible seventh-round defeat.
Ruiz Jr shocked the boxing world when he won, however Joshua did not hesitate to exercise his contractual right to have a rematch nearly immediately. Just a few days later, the second fight was confirmed to be held in Diriyah the town of a few hundred people located on the outskirts of Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh.
A stadium with 16,000 seats is in place to host the event which is expected surpass PPV Records in the UK.
Ruiz vs Joshua date
Anthony Joshua’s chance for redemption will occur on the 7th of December, Saturday.
Ruiz vs Joshua start time
Sky Sports have confirmed that Joshua who will make his way into the ring for the first time as the challenger, will start his appearance about 8.45pm (UK time).).
The two fighters will be ready for action by 9:00 pm (UK times).).
The main event of the evening will be featuring Michael Hunter and Alexander Povetkin as Dillian Whyte faces Mariusz Wach.
The tournament will begin via Facebook and YouTube at 4.30pm (UK time) and the first fights scheduled to start one 1 hour earlier via Sky Sports Box Office (PS24.99).
Ruiz vs Joshua undercard
Dillian Whyte Vs Mariusz Wach (WBC interim title for heavyweight)
Alexander Povetkin vs Michael Hunter (heavyweight)
Filip Hrgovic vs Eric Molina (WBC International Heavyweight Title)
Diego Pacheco vs TBA (super-middleweight)
Ivan ‘Hopey’ Price vs TBA
Mahammadrasul Majidov vs Tom Little (heavyweight)
What do the fighters have to say
Ruiz Jr said: “One punch could change the outcome of the course of the fight.” Ruiz Jr. said Ruiz Jr, ahead of the fight. “That’s the way it was on the 1st of June. It could be a bit more difficult than the previous time. I’m required to demonstrate my abilities, my talents.
“We’ve to find out the state of his mind, as there’s a lot of pressure on him. The pressure is not on me, because I pursued my dreams, and made my goals become reality. Of course, I’d like to have more, but I also would like to carry on the Legacy of Andy Ruiz Jr.”
Joshua stated: “When I win, I’ll be like”Feveryone’.”
“Now I pay attention to what people have to say about us, and I think that they should be able to respect to our name. We aren’t playing games with boxing. We’re serious. After I had my loss and took the time to think about it I thought to myself”F***ing hell! I took this fight seriously’.
“And I’m going to take this more seriously, because I’m about to go to the new level.”
