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Andy Ruiz
Andy Ruiz Jr., born September 11, 1989, is a Mexican-American heavyweight boxer known for his speed and power. He made history by becoming the first Mexican heavyweight champion after defeating Anthony Joshua in 2019 to win the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles. With a professional record of 35 wins 22(KOs), 2 losses and 1 draw, Ruiz continues to be a prominent figure in boxing.
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Anthony Joshua is handed major blow to his hopes for rematch against Daniel Dubois after brutal fifth-round KO defeat at Wembley
23/09/24 09:48
AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn insisted there is a rematch clause and that his fighter was likely to activate it in the aftermath of his Saturday shellacking. Dubois retained his IBF world heavyweight crown with a bullying performance in front of 96,000 fans as he floored Joshua four times, knocking him out in the fifth round. Joshua has previously had double-headers against Andy Ruiz Jr . and Oleksandr Usyk , getting his own back against the former after a shock defeat in 2019....read
Daniel Dubois sends warning to Anthony Joshua as he claims AJ is 'there for the taking' ahead of world heavyweight title showdown at Wembley
19/09/24 23:50Two days after Joshua declared he is 'willing to die' in the ring in his pursuit of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, IBF king Dubois insisted his opponent is vulnerable.
Eddie Hearn reveals the secret to his bond with Anthony Joshua as Matchroom boss drops retirement hint ahead of Daniel Dubois fight
16/09/24 19:08When you think of power couples, names like Barack and Michelle Obama or David and Victoria Beckham come to mind. But in boxing, few have made as much of an impact as Hearn and AJ.
Andy Ruiz Jr opens up on Anthony Joshua, faith... and 'flushing bad vibes down the toilet' ahead of return against Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller
03/08/24 13:39EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Incredibly, five years have now passed since Miller failed a drugs test - not for the final time - and Ruiz was drafted in to make Anthony Joshua look good on his American debut.
Eminem announced as a special guest performer for Riyadh Season Card... as he reunites with Terence Crawford for his next title fight before Andy Ruiz battles it out with Jarrell Miller - the fighter he replaced to beat Anthony Joshua in 2019
06/06/24 08:55Crawford, 36, is seeking a world title in a fourth different weight division when he takes on the recently-crowned WBA light-middleweight world champion, Madrimov, at the BMO Stadium.
Andy Ruiz Jr will make his long-awaited comeback against Anthony Joshua's rival Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller as Riyadh Season host their first card in the USA
24/04/24 16:54Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz will face Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller in Los Angeles on August 3 following his two-year hiatus from the ring.
Andy Ruiz's ex-girlfriend 'gets permanent restraining order against him' after allegations ex-heavyweight boxing champion pointed an AK-47 in her FACE and sexually assaulted her
20/04/24 15:26Former world heavyweight champion boxer Andy Ruiz's ex-girlfriend has reportedly gotten a permanent restraining order against him after allegations of sexual assault.
Anthony Joshua reveals that a fight with Tyson Fury is 'in the pipeline' and vows the dream British heavyweight showdown will happen 'sooner rather than later'
04/03/24 09:16The proposed bout has been dubbed as the biggest fight in British boxing history, and fans have long dreamed about the prospect of the two heavyweights colliding inside the ring.
Jarrell Miller is 'arrested for carjacking and burglary with assault'
04/01/24 15:48Jarrell Miller was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and charged with carjacking without a firearm or weapon and burglary with assault or battery, according to Broward Sheriff's Office records.
Anthony Joshua shakes hands with Andy Ruiz after sealing victory against Otto Wallin... as the British fighter's celebrations are starkly different compared to his meltdown following his last fight in Saudi Arabia
24/12/23 01:16It was an excellent performance from the 34-year-old, who looked aggressive from the start, delivering a thundering fifht round, before Wallin's team decided their fighter could not continue.
Anthony Joshua knows must-win 'Day of Reckoning' fight against Otto Wallin will make-or-break his bid to return to the top of the heavyweight division
21/12/23 23:30The two-time heavyweight world champion is aiming to win his third fight of 2023 after already gaining victories over Jermaine Franklin Jr and Robert Helenius earlier in the year
Jarrell Miller insists 'nobody gives a s*** about Anthony Joshua in the United States... as he questions why the 'bitter' British heavyweight should be mad at him for his loss to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019
20/12/23 13:06Jarrell Miller has insisted that 'nobody gives a s***' about Anthony Joshua in the United States, following an ugly confrontation in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Anthony Joshua called a 'p***y' in ugly confrontation with American rival Jarrell Miller as British heavyweight prepares for Otto Wallin showdown in Saudi Arabia
18/12/23 21:52Anthony Joshua was called a 'p***y' in ugly confrontation with American rival Jarrell Miller in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Heavyweight boxing has become 'EMBARRASSING', Charlotte Daly tells The Hook, as she claims too many stars are being 'greedy'... with fights involving Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Oleskandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder continuing to stall
08/11/23 20:02Boxing fans have been craving to see the likes of Anthony Joshua fight rivals Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury - while the Gypsy King has seen talks with Oleksandr Usyk break down a number of times.
'Fire in the booth!': Anthony Joshua breaks into freestyle rap during Louis Theroux interview... having previously collaborated with Headie One and So Solid Crew
08/11/23 00:46British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua showed off his freestyle rapping skills during an interview with Louis Theroux on Tuesday afternoon.
Andy Ruiz Jnr's boxing comeback is delayed until 2024 as the former heavyweight champion undergoes surgery - but The Destroyer is already back in the gym 'feeling good, feeling blessed'
01/11/23 15:08The American-born fighter became the first male heavyweight of Mexican heritage to become a unified champion when he won the WBO, IBF, IBO and WBA belts off Anthony Joshua in 2019.
Deontay Wilder tells Anthony Joshua that it will be 'a major disaster' if they don't fight, as the 'Bronze Bomber' insists he's doing 'everything in my power' to organise bout with the Brit
25/10/23 09:05The two heavyweights have been tipped to share the boxing ring at some point in the near future, with a bout on the undercard of Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk heavily suggested.
Anthony Joshua could face unbeaten German fighter Agit Kabayel on December 23, says Eddie Hearn... as he reveals Filip Hrgovic and Otto Wallin are also possible opponents after ruling out Deontay Wilder
23/10/23 09:53Joshua is looking for his next opponent as he continues his road to recovery following back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk, getting back to winning ways with two wins this year.
Tyson Fury insists Anthony Joshua doesn't have 'ANYTHING to give' since losing his titles... as he also dismisses unified bout with Oleksandr Usyk as there's 'nothing to gain' in fighting for 'no money'
28/09/23 18:04Tyson Fury has dismissed the possibility of fights with Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk in an interview with Rio Ferdinand ahead of his fight with Francis Ngannou next month.
JEFF POWELL: Anthony Joshua cannot afford a defeat against Robert Helenius after putting his career on the line... it's curtains for AJ if he falls to the Nordic Nightmare at the O2
11/08/23 19:00JEFF POWELL: Every fight since AJ was knocked out by Andy Ruiz Jr and then lost his world titles a second time to Ukrainian war mascot Oleksandr Usyk has become a critical watershed.
Anthony Joshua's new opponent will be decided TODAY after his fight with Dillian Whyte was cancelled... with Derek Chisora and Demsey McKean in the running
07/08/23 08:36Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has returned from his holiday in the Caribbean to find a solution, working in conjunction with the boxer's management team.
Anthony Joshua's former rival Andy Ruiz Jr offers to step in for Dillian Whyte on August 12 after the Body Snatcher's 'adverse findings' in drug test
06/08/23 16:25Anthony Joshua could face former rival Andy Ruiz Jr on August 12 after the collapse of his rematch with Dillian Whyte. Whyte failed a drug test forcing Joshua to find an emergency stand-in.
Anthony Joshua admires Tyson Fury's 'eff it mentality' in choosing to face MMA star Francis Ngannou next... but sympathises with contenders left 'massively frustrated' with the WBC champion's decision
04/08/23 15:14The WBC, who haven't ordered Fury to face a mandatory challenger since Dillian Whyte in April of last year, gave 'The Gypsy King' their blessing - and so the fight was made.
Carl Froch warns Tyson Fury that ring rust will lead to a '12-round disaster' against Oleksandr Usyk with the Brit still without a fight since December
29/06/23 07:46Fury has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Derek Chisora in December and 'The Cobra' has warned him that ring rust could lead to a '12 round disaster' against the Ukrainian.
Deontay Wilder claims he is 'sick of waiting' as the Bronze Bomber calls out Andy Ruiz Jnr... telling the Mexican 'the ball is in your court' over a fight
26/06/23 08:15Deontay Wilder has claimed he is 'sick and tired' as the American heavyweight called out Andy Ruiz Jnr over their proposed heavyweight clash with negotiations continuing.
Tyson Fury has no one to fight! He priced himself out of Usyk, AJ has other plans, he's already beaten Whyte and Wilder, Zhang and Joyce are tied up and Ruiz Jr wanted £20m. What a mess! Who can he realistically fight now?
05/06/23 15:33Mail Sport takes a look at five names Fury could realistically face next - even if they aren't the most appealing propositions.
Katie Taylor is the anomaly of professional boxing... while Anthony Joshua is posting his private jet and Andy Ruiz is flashing his diamond necklace, Ireland's golden girl is in reading the bible and spending time with family
19/05/23 23:31Katie Taylor is no stranger to the glitz and glam associated with fighting in New York and headlining major events. But, it's no secret that the Irish boxer prefers living a simple life.
Andy Ruiz Jr claims his Twitter account was HACKED after post is shared claiming he 'loves smoking weed all day long' and 'purchasing prostitutes' - and includes a photo of the former world champion on a drip
19/05/23 22:04The post in question shared two videos and two photos - including one of the former world champion hooked up to a drip - and claimed to disclose what Ruiz gets up to in camp when preparing for fights.
'I wanna knock all these motherf******' out': Tyson Fury demands Frank Warren to give him a summer fight before Oleksandr Usyk bout... and says Anthony Joshua 'doesn't want' to face him despite negotiations
18/05/23 17:36Tyson Fury has taken to social media to demand a fight this summer ahead of facing Oleksandr Usyk, discussing the potential of facing Anthony Joshua or Andy Ruiz Jr.
'If you supported him before, then support him now:' John Fury defends Anthony Joshua and says his team needs to 'wake the f*** up and recognise the obvious problem' if the British fighter is going to rise to the top of the heavyweight division again
07/05/23 09:48The 33-year-old returned to the ring last April to defeat Jermaine Franklin via a unanimous decision. But it's been a tough few years for Joshua, who had suffered back-to-back defeats prior to the win.
Eddie Hearn claims Tyson Fury's next fight will be a surprise clash with Andy Ruiz Jr on July 22 as the heavyweight champion appears to opt against facing Oleksandr Usyk in a unification clash
21/04/23 09:43Eddie Hearn has revealed that Tyson Fury's next fight will be against Andy Ruiz Jr on July 22nd following the collapse of his undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk.
Gennady Golovkin earned £20m for a pair of losses, Conor McGregor raked in £25m on his debut against Floyd Mayweather... and Manny Pacquiao has pocketed £120MILLION in consolation money! The 10 richest losers in boxing history
16/04/23 14:37For elite fighters, defeat on the big stage is one of the bitterest pills to swallow, particularly when there is no disputing you have come up second best. But a hefty paycheck can certainly soften the blow.
'Expect a SLUG-FEST': Joe Joyce insists there will be 'fireworks' when he faces China's Zhilei Zhang - with a win set to propel either fighter into the world heavyweight title picture
14/04/23 20:00JEFF POWELL: Two Big Old Boys - as Joyce self-deprecatingly describes himself and Zhang - will do their best to make entry into the closed shop of world heavyweight champions.
Tyson Fury could face Andy Ruiz Jr in the UK this summer after a unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk collapsed, says Gypsy King's promoter Bob Arum
10/04/23 22:36Tyson Fury could face Andy Ruiz Jr in the United Kingdom this summer after talks with Oleksandr Usyk over an undisputed clash collapsed earlier this year.
What is up with Anthony Joshua? His bizarre shadowboxing show on GMB is the latest in a list of strange incidents after storming into a student flat, his emotional breakdown in the ring and unusual Instagram workouts
29/03/23 15:00Anthony Joshua has raised eyebrows with some odd behaviour on British TV show Good Morning Britain on Wednesday - and it's not the first time.
Anthony Joshua has amassed millions since his professional debut in 2013, including over £60M in one fight... but what is his net worth? And how much has he earned throughout his career?
29/03/23 13:18Sprotsmail breaks down Anthony Joshua's net worth and career earnings ahead of the British heavyweight's return to the ring this weekend against Jermaine Franklin.
EXCLUSIVE: Jermaine Franklin names Andy Ruiz Jr in his heavyweight top five as he accuses Anthony Joshua of making 'excuses' for his 2019 defeat... and insists AJ's 'mind games' won't work ahead of their April clash
15/02/23 13:45Joshua suffered his first defeat as a professional to Ruiz Jr, who stepped in for the Madison Square Garden clash after intial opponent Jarrell Miller failed a drugs test leading up to the fight.
'Something wasn't right, but I have never spoken about it': Anthony Joshua says there was a secret reason behind his shock knockout defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019
10/02/23 00:46Anthony Joshua brought up his fight with Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 during his press conference on Thursday afternoon. AJ eluded to the fact there was a secret reason behind his shock TKO defeat to Ruiz.
EXCLUSIVE: John Fury says son Tyson will 'end Deontay Wilder's career' if they fight next as WBC champion knows where Bronze Bomber's 'weak spot is'... before claiming Gypsy King will put 'Ukrainian rabbit Oleksandr Usyk' back in his place
27/11/22 06:47Deontay Wilder could fight Tyson Fury for a fourth time following the 34-year-old's voluntary defence of the WBC title against Derek Chisora on December 3, according to his dad John.
From Tyson Fury to Chris Arreola: Anthony Joshua's rumoured next opponent is a 41-year-old with seven defeats to elite opponents and two drug bans... but AJ must be wary of 'The Nightmare' - who has 33 KOs!
22/10/22 17:21Confirming talks had taken place with Joshua's team, the American-born Mexican vowed to 'bring the fight' to AJ if the pair do get in the ring, despite coming off a loss to fellow Mexican Andy Ruiz Jr.
Deontay Wilder 'is set to be ordered to fight Andy Ruiz Jr in final WBC eliminator to face Tyson Fury' as both fighters seek redemption... but Luis Ortiz - who fought both men - predicts the Bronze Bomber will 'KILL' the Mexican
19/10/22 15:30Wilder and Ruiz Jr are both on the up again and chasing another title shot after losing their world championship belts to Fury and Anthony Joshua respectively.
'I'm going to bring the fight to him!': Chris Arreola reveals 'talks' with Anthony Joshua over December bout are underway and the 41-year-old insists he will cause the British heavyweight 'nightmares' as he is a 'dog in the ring'
19/10/22 10:14Chris Arreola has confirmed 'talks' are underway with Anthony Joshua and promised to give the British heavyweight the fight of his life if they face each other in December.
Deontay Wilder is back in town! The Bronze Bomber is eyeing up mega-fights against Joshua, Usyk and a FOURTH showdown against Fury... but who could he actually take on next after destroying Robert Helenius?
17/10/22 15:26The Bronze Bomber knocked Helenius out cold with a single right hand to provide a frightening reminder of his sickening power over the weekend in New York.
Eddie Hearn tips Andy Ruiz Jr to beat Deontay Wilder if the pair were to meet in the ring as the Bronze Bomber sets his sights on his next opponent if he can defeat Robert Helenius this weekend
12/10/22 17:12Eddie Hearn believes Andy Ruiz Jr would defeat Deontay Wilder, if the 'Bronze Bomber' comes out on top in his fight with Robert Helenius this weekend.
Thirty per cent of promoter Eddie Hearn's boxing cards have included at least one fighter who has failed a drugs test or been sanctioned for an anti-doping offence - with Conor Benn becoming the latest to fall foul
08/10/22 21:53Professional boxing's tolerance of doping is under the spotlight in the wake of the controversy surrounding Conor Benn's failed drugs test.
'I don't duck no fights... they fear me': Deontay Wilder responds to Andy Ruiz Jr callout and states he is 'ready' to battle the 32-year-old in a heavyweight eliminator for the right to meet Tyson Fury - or perhaps Anthony Joshua - for the WBC belt
06/09/22 12:11Wilder has not fought since losing his trilogy fight against WBC champion Tyson Fury in October last year but has a heavyweight eliminator of his own against Robert Helenius on October 15.
'Let's do it, let's get it on': Andy Ruiz Jr calls out Deontay Wilder for a huge fight after knocking down Luis Ortiz THREE times on his way to a unanimous decision win, as he returns to the ring for first time in 16 months
05/09/22 06:56The Destroyer knocked down the 43-year-old Ortiz twice in the second round and again in the seventh, but his Cuban opponent battled through a badly swollen left eye.
Andy Ruiz Jr trilogy, a rematch with Dillian Whyte... or Deontay Wilder? Anthony Joshua's next opponent options after his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk as the Brit eyes a return to the ring in December
23/08/22 20:29The road to heavyweight redemption will be a long and hard one for Anthony Joshua as he attempts to process a second straight defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.
Andy Ruiz Jr believes Oleksandr Usyk won't make the same mistakes he did and will BEAT Anthony Joshua in rematch... but he credits former foe AJ for hiring Mexican trainer Robert Garcia to make him more aggressive
19/08/22 11:11Andy Ruiz Jr expects Oleksandr Usyk to do something he couldn't, and make it two wins from two against Anthony Joshua on Saturday. Ruiz beat Joshua in 2019, before losing their later rematch.
REVEALED: Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will each receive a minimum of £33.2m for their world heavyweight title rematch in Saudi Arabia
18/08/22 19:00JEFF POWELL IN JEDDAH: Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will each receive a guaranteed minimum of £33.2 million ($40m) for their world heavyweight championship clash.
Anthony Joshua looks lean and mean ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk... but what weight should AJ be to succeed in Saudi and how will it impact his performance on Saturday?
18/08/22 16:48Anthony Joshua's weight has been a topic of conversation ever since he made the step up to professional boxing in 2013. Fans across the world have continually criticised AJ.
EXCLUSIVE: Camp-mate Frazer Clarke reveals Anthony Joshua has gone to a 'dark place' while preparing for Oleksandr Usyk rematch as he realised he wasn't fit enough last year... with AJ now conditioned to 'go for broke'
18/08/22 14:02Joshua lost his belts to the Ukrainian mastermind last September, falling to a one-sided unanimous decision defeat that threatened to end more decisively in a worrying 12th round.
EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua avenging his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk this weekend will top ANY of Tyson Fury's victories and be BIGGER than a win over the Gypsy King himself, claims Johnny Nelson
17/08/22 08:24Joshua, 32, returns to Saudi Arabia - where he avenged his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 - for another career-defining rematch, having lost to the Ukrainian mastermind in September last year.
'For me, he's ticking all the boxes': Frazer Clarke backs Anthony Joshua ahead of his clash with Oleksandr Usyk, as the Team GB boxing captain insists Joshua is 'running hard to get fitter'
08/08/22 16:30Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke has insisted Anthony Joshua has given himself 'every chance' of beating Oleksandr Usyk when the pair fight in a rematch later this month.
Anthony Joshua can join all-time greats Muhammad Ali and Lennox Lewis in becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion by beating Oleksandr Usyk in their enticing rematch... the fight will be drastically different from the first
07/08/22 21:15Repeat or revenge is the question, and on August 20 we'll have the answer. Repeat is widely deemed the more likely outcome, but both fighters state the second fight will be different to the first.
With US heavyweight boxing at an all-time low, the country NEEDS a huge fight to rekindle interest - and ... Deontay Wilder v Andy Ruiz Jr is just the ticket
26/07/22 16:03The heavyweight division is currently dominated by those outside of America, and it's now perhaps up to Wilder and Ruiz Jr to spark a stagnant US scene with an enticing showdown.
EXCLUSIVE: Jarrell Miller is targeting a fight against Anthony Joshua at the O2 Arena later this year if the Briton loses to Oleksandr Usyk in August... but Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte are more likely opponents
19/07/22 16:43'Big Baby' was scheduled to fight Joshua in 2019 at before he was forced to withdraw just six weeks beforehand after failing multiple drugs tests, with Andy Ruiz Jr replacing him.
Eddie Hearn insists Anthony Joshua will NOT retire if he loses huge Saudi rematch with Oleksandr Usyk for the world heavyweight titles, as he says the Brit 'loves' boxing and will 'be around for a long time'
14/07/22 13:59The pair will meet at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia on August 20 as Joshua, 32, looks to avenge his defeat to Usyk last time out. The Ukrainian eased to victory last September.
Eddie Hearn defends staging Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia - which will be announced next week - insisting boxing is different from the LIV Golf Series… as he says AJ has only now accepted his loss to the Ukrainian
10/06/22 17:54Joshua and Usyk will square off once more on August 20, taking place in an indoor venue to compensate for the searing heat, with Hearn now insisting the fight is signed and sealed.
Anthony Joshua insists epic win over 'old lion' Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley was his hardest ever fight... as he promises to go for the knockout when he bids to regain his titles by avenging defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
20/05/22 16:30Heavyweight superstar Joshua added Klitschko's belts to his IBF title when he won with a spectacular 11th-round knockout to consign the boxing icon to defeat in his final fight.
Eddie Hearn reveals Andy Ruiz Jr vs Luis Ortiz is 'in the works' and insists the heavyweight showdown will be a 'good fight' after the Mexican snubbed a bout with Derek Chisora
24/03/22 00:37Eddie Hearn wanted to see Andy Ruiz Jr fight Derek Chisora but said the Mexican was 'demanding more money'. Therefore, he now says Ruiz Jr could fight Luis Ortiz instead.
'That's a great fight!': Eddie Hearn keen to strike deal for Derek Chisora vs Andy Ruiz Jr but claims the Mexican heavyweight rebuffed first offer because he 'wants more money'
21/03/22 17:38Ruiz Jr has demanded more money to fight Chisora, according to Hearn. Chisora is currently on a three-fight losing streak, having lost to Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker, twice.
Andy Ruiz Jr wants a shot at the winner of Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte and predicts the long-awaited title bout between the British boxers to be 'a hell of a fight'
04/02/22 11:02Andy Ruiz has never fought either of Tyson Fury or Dillian Whyte but wants a chance at the WBC title by facing the winner of the bout between the British duo which is set for April.
It's make or break for Anthony Joshua in 2022 after a torrid year saw his historic Tyson Fury clash collapse and a humbling by Oleksandr Usyk... now the British heavyweight faces a decisive 12 months
01/01/22 19:00Anthony Joshua, 32, has the opportunity to right his wrongs in a career-defining 2022, after what has been the most challenging year of his professional career.
Andy Ruiz Jr and Robert Helenius are revealed by Bob Arum as frontrunners to face Tyson Fury next as promoter hits out at Dillian Whyte's team for being 'very greedy' by 'demanding £7.5m'
29/12/21 00:42Bob Arum has branded Dillian Whyte 'very greedy' for demanding £7.5million to fight Tyson Fury, and revealed Andy Ruiz Jr or Robert Helenius are now the two likely opponents.
Tyson Fury could fight Andy Ruiz Jr or Joseph Parker rather than mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte if a deal cannot be reached, promoter Bob Arum says - despite the move stripping the Gypsy King of his WBC title
19/12/21 14:59Whyte, 33, is the WBC's mandatory challenger, meaning Fury will have to give up his championship belt if he does not defend his title against his fellow Brit.
Oleksandr Usyk confirms his much-anticipated rematch against Anthony Joshua is likely to take place next spring, as he gets set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time
04/11/21 16:27The Brit has triggered a rematch clause after he lost his world title belts to the Ukrainian in their heavyweight clash back in September. Joshua hopes to win the back the titles like he did with Ruiz Jr.
Andy Ruiz Jr details what training alongside Canelo Alvarez is really like, revealing the pound-for-pound star screams at him to 'f***ing train harder'
02/11/21 11:23Ruiz Jr joined Canelo Alvarez and his trainer Eddie Reynoso prior to his comeback outing against Chris Arreola, and the former champion outlines what working alongside the all-time great is like.
Andy Ruiz Jr calls out Tyson Fury for heavyweight dust-up as former champion says he is 'waiting' for WBC title to complete his collection of belts
11/10/21 15:50The Mexican, 32, won the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles when he knocked Anthony Joshua out in New York back in June 2019, but later lost those belts in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Anthony Joshua 'can still have his time' despite crushing loss to Oleksandr Usyk, says former opponent Wladimir Klitschko as he urges Brit to follow his lead and 'bounce back'
01/10/21 09:46Joshua was beaten for the second time in his career following his shock stoppage by Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019, losing his four world title belts and a lucrative fight with rival Tyson Fury in the process.
Anthony Joshua was 'SCARED and holding back a bit' in Oleksandr Usyk defeat, claims Andy Ruiz Jr... who joins Eddie Hearn in questioning his tactics after he lost his world titles again
30/09/21 15:17The British boxer was 'scared' of Oleksandr Usyk in London, claims Andy Ruiz Jr, who has become the latest figure to question the British boxer's tactics during last week's fight.
Anthony Joshua looks supremely lean ahead of his clash with Oleksandr Usyk... but how has his fluctating weight impacted performance over the years and what can we expect on Saturday?
23/09/21 12:58Joshua looks supremely lean ahead of his fight against Oleksandr Usyk, having shed weight since his defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. But how has his weight impacted previous fights? And what can we expect?
Spiky Anthony Joshua insists he's 'solid as a rock' and is tired of talk about his 'really skinny physique' as he says he's coming in lean again to 'run around the ring and avoid getting hit' against Oleksandr Usyk
21/09/21 05:43AJ will again look to stick to a box-and-move game plan when he defends his WBA, WBO and IBF world titles against slick southpaw Usyk, having prepared to come in in lean shape.
Tyson Fury's promoter Bob Arum insists Anthony Joshua is NOT an elite heavyweight and says he doesn't 'think much of him' because he was knocked out by 'non-puncher' Andy Ruiz Jr
03/08/21 12:46Joshua suffered a devastating defeat by the American back in 2019, when he was floored four times before eventually being defeated in the seventh round.
Dillian Whyte will NOT be taking on Andy Ruiz Jr in August showdown, confirms Mexican boxer's lawyer... with the Body Snatcher most likely to face undefeated American Jermaine Franklin next month
19/07/21 23:51The Body Snatcher will not be taking on Andy Ruiz Jr later this summer, says the latter's lawyer, with American boxer Jermaine Franklin still the front runner to take on the Brixton-based fighter.
Oleksandr Usyk's team are 'optimistic' his heavyweight clash against Anthony Joshua will be finalised in DAYS in blow to Dillian Whyte and Andy Ruiz Jr's chances of getting another crack at the world champion
28/05/21 08:15Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn revealed earlier this week that Whyte and Ruiz Jr were under consideration despite the WBO ordering him to fight their mandatory challenger Usyk next.
Anthony Joshua's next opponent is up in the air with mega-fight against Tyson Fury set to be pushed back to December... so, with Oleksandr Usyk, Dillian Whyte and Andy Ruiz Jr all waiting in the wings, who is most likely to face AJ this summer?
25/05/21 20:01With Tyson Fury set to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time, the question now is: what's next for AJ? A variety of fighters have thrown their hat into the mix and Sportsmail takes a look at all the options.
Andy Ruiz Jr wants to fight Anthony Joshua for a THIRD time, with the Mexican offering to step in for Tyson Fury... as Eddie Hearn reveals Dillian Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk are among AJ's options following the collapse of all-British mega-fight
25/05/21 06:05Joshua was set to take on the Gypsy King in Saudi Arabia in August but the Gypsy King must now face Deontay Wilder after an arbitration hearing ruled he had a right to a third fight.
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will FINALLY lock horns in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or 14, confirms Eddie Hearn... but there are still hurdles to jump amid fears the summer bout could clash with the Olympics
11/05/21 12:23Hearn, who has been leading the discussions for some time and has assured that the fight will go ahead for many weeks, has revealed a date for the clash and said it would be held in Saudi Arabia.
Andy Ruiz Jr is back in the heavyweight picture after winning in his comeback fight... but will he rematch Chris Arreola next or take a risk and face Dillian Whyte or Derek Chisora? And what are the chances of an Anthony Joshua trilogy?
03/05/21 18:00Andy Ruiz Jr had to huff and puff more than he would've liked to but victory over Chis Arreola on Saturday night got his career moving back in the right direction.
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Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap
Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
