Category: Anthony Joshua

  • Eddie Hearn warns Anthony Joshua amid mindset concerns

    Eddie Hearn warns Anthony Joshua amid mindset concerns

    Eddie Hearn wants his star fighter Anthony Joshua to to “snap out of” the negative mindset he’s had ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua has recently admitted to feeling disillusioned with the sport of boxing as he prepares to face his rival Ruiz in Saudi Arabia this December. The British star left […]

  • Report | Andy Ruiz Jr. will not sign off on Anthony Joshua rematch

    Report | Andy Ruiz Jr. will not sign off on Anthony Joshua rematch

    Boxing heavyweight standouts Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua are expected to rematch on December 7 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Promoter Eddie Hearn announced the news yesterday on Twitter. It’s official! #RuizJoshua2 will take place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on December 7 #ClashOnTheDunes #COTD pic.twitter.com/AC2ZAFWKRn — Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) August 9, 2019 “It’s official! #RuizJoshua2 […]

  • Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. rematch official

    Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. rematch official

    Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. will run it back on Dec. 7. After weeks and months of deliberation as to when and where the rematch will take place, Eddie Hearn and Joshua made the announcement on social media. To much surprise, the event will take place in Saudi Arabia, not in the United Kingdom […]

  • Andy Ruiz discusses Anthony Joshua rematch plans

    Andy Ruiz discusses Anthony Joshua rematch plans

    Andy Ruiz Jr recently sat down in the Joe Rogan hot seat to discuss all things boxing. This includes a potential rematch against Anthony Joshua. The Mexican machine shocked a lot of fans after he defeated Anthony Joshua in the seventh round via TKO in New York. He took the fight on short-notice and dethroned […]

  • Dana White ranks the top heavyweight boxers

    Dana White ranks the top heavyweight boxers

    Heavyweight boxing is the best it’s been in years. At the top, there are the likes of Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and now Andy Ruiz Jr. who is coming off of a shocking knockout win over Joshua. Although they all haven’t all fought each other, many rank them as the top-four. And, UFC […]

  • Joe Rogan claims Anthony Joshua was dropped in sparring the week of Ruiz loss

    Joe Rogan claims Anthony Joshua was dropped in sparring the week of Ruiz loss

    Joe Rogan is very well connected in the combat sports world. The UFC commentator is well acquainted with many movers and shakers of the MMA and boxing worlds, and apparently, somebody he considers “a good source” told him that Anthony Joshua was knocked out in sparring the week of his shocking upset loss to Andy […]

  • Deontay Wilder sends message to Andy Ruiz Jr. following victory over Anthony Joshua

    Deontay Wilder sends message to Andy Ruiz Jr. following victory over Anthony Joshua

    Current WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has sent a message to Andy Ruiz Jr. following the Mexicans massive upset win over Anthony Joshua. Ruiz handed Joshua his first career loss by seventh round TKO to claim the IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles. Ruiz’s title win served as a massive upset and spoiled a potential […]

  • Odds released for Andy Ruiz vs. Anthony Joshua rematch

    Odds released for Andy Ruiz vs. Anthony Joshua rematch

    It should come as no surprise that people are already talking about a rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua. The unheralded Ruiz stopped the long-time champion Joshua on Saturday night in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, and as is so often the case in this kind of situation, fans want […]

  • Andy Ruiz, Anthony Joshua discuss potential rematch

    Andy Ruiz, Anthony Joshua discuss potential rematch

    Over the weekend, we witnessed one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, as the unheralded Andy Ruiz stopped the surging Anthony Joshua to become the unified heavyweight champion. Given the scale of this upset, there’s already been rampant talk of an immediate rematch between the two pugilists. Speaking to The Guardian post-fight, however, Anthony […]

  • Andy Ruiz on Anthony Joshua win: This is for ‘all my fat boys’

    Andy Ruiz on Anthony Joshua win: This is for ‘all my fat boys’

    Almost nobody believed Andy Ruiz Jr. could defeat unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Yet in a jaw-dropping twist, and one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, the Mexican American boxer defeated the Brit by seventh-round TKO. Now the unified champion in the revivified heavyweight division, Andy Ruiz has dedicated this historic victory to his […]

  • Joe Rogan reacts after Andy Ruiz Jr. ‘shocks the world’ in win over Anthony Joshua

    Joe Rogan reacts after Andy Ruiz Jr. ‘shocks the world’ in win over Anthony Joshua

    Nights like this evening, which produced a massive upset in Andy Ruiz Jr. defeating Anthony Joshua, are why Joe Rogan loves combat sports. The popular UFC commentator took to Instagram shortly following Ruiz’s seventh-round TKO victory over Joshua with the following assessment of the shocking upset. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMhge4FtWW/ “Nights like this are one of the many […]

  • Anthony Joshua issues quick statement following TKO loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.

    Anthony Joshua issues quick statement following TKO loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.

    Anthony Joshua suffered the first loss of his career tonight against Andy Ruiz Jr. at Madison Square Garden in New York. The British fighter was defeated by way of TKO in the seventh round by Ruiz, thus surrendering his IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles. Andy Ruiz Jr. was able to knockdown Anthony Joshua […]

  • Conor McGregor reacts to Andy Ruiz Jr dethroning Anthony Joshua

    Conor McGregor reacts to Andy Ruiz Jr dethroning Anthony Joshua

    Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor has reacted following Andy Ruiz Jr’s shocking TKO victory over Anthony Joshua. The Mexican fighter, Ruiz, dropped Joshua on four different occasions before the bout was called off in the seventh round. It was an incredible upset, one that spawned very different reactions from fellow heavyweights Tyson Fury […]

  • Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury react after Andy Ruiz Jr. TKO’s Anthony Joshua

    Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury react after Andy Ruiz Jr. TKO’s Anthony Joshua

    Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the boxing world this evening, defeating Anthony Joshua via seventh round TKO in New York. Ruiz (33-1, 22 KO’s), who stepped up on short notice for the fight, captured the IBF, WBA and WBO titles with massive upset win. Andy F—ING RUIZ JR. #JoshuaRuiz pic.twitter.com/bjjNhWlbTD — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 2, […]

  • VIDEO | Canelo Alvarez and Anthony Joshua share funny moment in Madison Square Garden

    VIDEO | Canelo Alvarez and Anthony Joshua share funny moment in Madison Square Garden

    The stars were out in droves for last night’s Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding fight in New York City, as celebrities like Bruce Willis, Lev Schreiber and tennis star John McEnroe occupied ringside seats inside Madison Square Garden. Another star in the building for this anticipated fight was heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua who, like Canelo, […]

  • Anthony Joshua challenges Deontay Wilder to April showdown

    Anthony Joshua challenges Deontay Wilder to April showdown

    Speaking on ESPN’s First Take this week, unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua attempted to make things very clear: He is ready and willing to fight WBC champ Deontay Wilder. The British champion opened the door to a fight with Wilder, asking only that it occur on April 13 at Wembley Stadium in London, England, and […]

  • Anthony Joshua reacts to Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder

    Anthony Joshua reacts to Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder

    While the boxing world was fully engulfed with Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight championship this past weekend, one boxer’s shadow loomed large over the fight. As the two heavyweights fought in a classic matchup that ended up in a controversial draw that has the boxing world still buzzing, the focus now […]

  • Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder call out Anthony Joshua

    Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder call out Anthony Joshua

    Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s Saturday night classic seemed to create more questions than it answered, as we’re all left wondering if the draw verdict was fare, if the pair will engage in an immediate rematch, and of course, which man will be the first to battle unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua. Speaking at the […]

  • Alexander Gustafsson injured, unable accept Anthony Smith callout

    Alexander Gustafsson injured, unable accept Anthony Smith callout

    On Sunday afternoon, Anthony Smith dispatched of another MMA legend, clubbing former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua with first-round strikes in the UFC Hamburg main event. In the wake of this incredible knockout, Smith could have called out pretty much anybody, from Corey Anderson, who won in the UFC Hamburg co-main event, to […]

  • Dana White denies making $500 million offer to boxer Anthony Joshua

    Dana White denies making $500 million offer to boxer Anthony Joshua

    Earlier this year, reports surfaced that Dana White had reached out to boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The reports suggested that White wanted Joshua for his much-discussed Zuffa Boxing venture, and that he’d offered him an absurdly lucrative $500 million deal. Apparently, however, that just never happened. Speaking at the UFC Liverpool post-fight press conference, […]

  • VIDEO | Anthony Joshua not opposed to a possible MMA fight

    VIDEO | Anthony Joshua not opposed to a possible MMA fight

    “It’s not just about the money… But if people wanted it, and I felt in my heart that it was the right decision, why not? It’s just another fight. I’d have to train, I wouldn’t just do it for a paycheck. Because you know, combat sport is a serious sport. Concussions in the head and […]

  • VIDEO | Anthony Joshua defeats Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder screams “Robbery”

    VIDEO | Anthony Joshua defeats Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder screams “Robbery”

    VIDEO | Anthony Joshua defeats Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder screams “Robbery” Anthony Joshua was able to unify three of the four major heavyweight titles in Boxing earlier today by scoring a unanimous decision victory over Joseph Parker (119-109, 118-110, 118-110). With the win, Joshua not only improved his professional boxing record to a perfect […]

  • Anthony Joshua responds to rumors surrounding $500m offer from UFC

    Anthony Joshua responds to rumors surrounding $500m offer from UFC

    Earlier this week, the combat sports world was inundated by rumors that the UFC was considering locking up the services of boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – to the tune of almost $500 million. The idea, rumor had it, was to use Joshua as a tool to kickstart Zuffa’s foray into the world of boxing […]

  • Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua considering move to MMA, has two big names in mind

    Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua considering move to MMA, has two big names in mind

    Boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is flirting with a move to the UFC, and he’s got to big names in mind if he makes this perilous jump: Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. The undefeated knockout machine discussed this exciting possibility on Sky Sports’ boxing’s Toe 2 Toe podcast. “I feel like a good scrap would be, […]

  • VIDEO | Anthony Pettis praises Conor McGregor, trashes Nate Diaz

    VIDEO | Anthony Pettis praises Conor McGregor, trashes Nate Diaz

    Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis is pretty impressed by reigning lightweight champ Conor McGregor. He is not, however, impressed by McGregor’s fiercest rival, Nate Diaz. Speaking to FightHype.com over the weekend, Pettis was asked about McGregor’s recent boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “I thought it was actually a good fight,” he said. “I […]

  • Anthony Joshua gives a suggestion to both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on what to do after they fight

    Anthony Joshua gives a suggestion to both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on what to do after they fight

    There has been a ton of trash talk between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. It’s what got the fight to become to a reality with Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement for one more fight that will bank both he and McGregor millions of dollars. The trash talk hit another level when the two faced […]

  • Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko rematch being targeted for November

    Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko rematch being targeted for November

    Back in April, English heavyweight boxing standout Anthony Joshua competed against heavyweight icon Wladimir Klitschko in a highly anticipated heavyweight title fight. Despite being dropped early in the fight, Joshua fought back to pick up an 11th round TKO win over Klitschko to keep his undefeated record in tact, and win the WBA and IBO […]

  • Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua fires a ‘Notorious’ roast on heavyweight UFC champ Stipe Miocic

    Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua fires a ‘Notorious’ roast on heavyweight UFC champ Stipe Miocic

    With the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor boxing bout now official, other UFC fighters see that the sport vs. sport matchup it is actually possible. One big matchup that could be arranged is with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, who has been talking about a boxing match with unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua. […]