ANDY RUIZ JR and Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title rematch will officially take place in Saudi Arabia in just under four months’ time.
Ruiz sent shockwaves across the world at the start of June with a technical knockout victory on his debut in the United States.
The 29-year-old collected the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in one of the division’s biggest-ever upsets at Madison Square Garden, in the process becoming the first-ever boxer of Mexican heritage to claim the heavyweight title.
It was confirmed on Friday evening that Ruiz and Joshua will do it all over again on 7 December in Diriyah, with the highly-awaited fight available on Sky Sports Box Office.
“The rematch is official,” a statement from Matchroom Boxing said. “Andy Ruiz Jr will defend his World Heavyweight Titles vs Anthony Joshua in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on 7 December.”
Both Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and Madison Square Garden were potential venues for the highly-awaited bout, but Ruiz’s refusal to fight in Britain has resulted in a neutral venue being required.
The42 Rugby Weekly is back as we get ready for next month’s World Cup. Murray, Gavan and Bernard Jackman get us started by looking ahead to this weekend’s opening warm-up game against Italy.
The42 Rugby Weekly / SoundCloud
The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us!
