Three knockdowns in the third round and two more in the seventh round highlighted an action packed heavyweight bout between the Champion Anthony Joshua and the challenger Andy Ruiz Jr., a replacement fighter just added because Jarrell Miller tested positive on 3 different drug tests.
Joshua was making his debut in the United States and what he heard from the ringside announcer after the fight was not what or anyone from his camp expected.
"And New" heavyweight champ! That's right not only was Joshua beaten but he was totally dominated and the referee eventually had to stop the fight in round 7. Joshua was dazed and confused and unable to respond to the referee asking if he wanted to continue.
Andy Ruiz Jr. and his camp were not surprised. He didn't have much time to train but it was enough. He boxed a smart fight and stayed to his game plan.
Ruiz is now 33-1 and is the first ever Mexican-American heavyweight champ. You can also argue that he pulled off the biggest upset in boxing history.
But as the announcer said he is "one bad vato loco."
Can’t wait for the rematch and what’s to come. I’ll be honest I’ve never seen him fight before. Hope it wasn’t a one time thing and he reigns for years to come !!!
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