Boxing: Anthony Joshua beats out-of-shape Andy Ruiz Jr. on points to reclaim his world heavyweight titles
Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his match against Andy Ruiz Jr. at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, December 7, 2019.
Ruiz knocked down Joshua four times on the way to a seventh-round upset win in New York in June but there was none of the drama in the rematch as Joshua controlled the fight with his movement and better timing of his punches. Neither boxer was sent to the canvas. By the end of an unspectacular bout fought in the early hours of Sunday in a relatively cool 19 C for this part of the world, Joshua was almost running around the ring and Ruiz was planted in the middle, urging him to come closer.
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