- Ruiz Jr shocked Joshua with seventh-round stoppage
- Venue to be confirmed for heavyweight title fight
Anthony Joshua will get the chance to win back his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in a rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr later this year.
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, announced the contracted rematch clause was triggered on Tuesday and the second fight will take place in November or December, with a venue still to be confirmed.
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This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/04/anthony-joshua-andy-ruiz-jr-rematch-boxing under the title “Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz Jr rematch confirmed for November or December”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.