A. Ruiz faces A. Joshua before a rematch this Saturday. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @anthonyjoshua
Just over six months after Andy Ruiz shocked the world by defeating the undefeated and undisputed Anthony Joshua, boxing fans will have the opportunity to watch the rematch between the two athletes. With four belts at stake (WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO), the heavyweights will exchange forces this Saturday (7), in Saudi Arabia, in order to hold another clash that has everything to shake up the world of the 'noble art. '.
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In the first contest, Joshua arrived at Madison Square Garden, in New York (USA), as the clear favorite to retain his titles and increase the number of victories in his renowned career to 23. With an Olympic title under his belt (London, 2012), Anthony was on his way to placing his name among the great boxers of his generation.
Against the Briton, Andy entered the ring discredited by many and made the party of those who bet against Joshua after surprising his rival and delivering a knockout in the seventh round. The feat shocked part of the fans and a portion of the specialized press. This Saturday, therefore, Ruiz will have the chance to prove to the world that he deserves to be at the top of the sport and will try to repeat the feat against a more motivated Anthony.
Even with the champion bankroll, Andy will not be the protagonist of the night, at least in terms of financial criteria. In the millionaire purse offered to the athletes, the combatant will receive US$15 million (approximately R$63 million), while the challenger will receive US$85 million (approximately R$357 million).
With just one defeat in his career, Ruiz, in addition to the belts won over Joshua, will put at stake an unbeaten run that has lasted three years.
Anthony, in turn, will try to erase his setback and show that he has learned from his last failures. Before the defeat to his rival, the Brit remained undefeated for almost six years, since his first professional boxing fight in 2013.
How to watch
The fight between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. will be broadcast in Brazil on DAZN for free. The user simply needs to register on the platform to access the channel's content without paying anything for 30 days.
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