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Anthony Joshua Engages German Heavyweight Pervizaj

Anthony Joshua Engages German Heavyweight Pervizaj

October 24, 2019 1:22 am
Anthony Joshua is sparring with Albon Pervizaj ahead of his eagerly-anticipated rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr.

Joshua is eager to be in the best possible shape for his clash against Ruiz, which takes place in Saudi Arabia on December 7.

Joshua is eager to respond after his defeat to Ruiz in the initial clash against Ruiz in June.

Pervizaj is one of several sparring partners that Joshua is going to bring in as he prepares for the rematch.

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24-year-old Pervizaj has a record of 12 victories and no defeats

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Ruiz, Joshua Rematch - 15,000 Seat Stadium Under Repairs

Ruiz, Joshua Rematch – 15,000 Seat Stadium Under Repairs

October 17, 2019 1:10 am

Construction has begun on the 15,000-seater stadium, which will host Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia in just less than eight weeks’ time, reports dailymail.co.uk.

The heavyweights will renew their rivalry on December 7 in a Gladiator-style, three-sided temporary venue in Diriyah.

The Diriyah Arena is being built especially to host the high-profile rematch and work has now begun on its construction with little under two months to go until fight night.

Despite only having a short window, there appear to be few concerns about whether or not the stadium will be finished in …

I will beat Anthony Joshua again, says Andy Ruiz

I will beat Anthony Joshua again, says Andy Ruiz

September 5, 2019 12:48 am

Andy Ruiz Jnr has dispelled concerns he has taken his eye off the ball ahead of his money-spinning rematch with Anthony Joshua by insisting he has ‘the hunger’ to defend his titles.

The Mexican achieved his life-long ambition of becoming the first-ever heavyweight champion from his country when he stunned Joshua by stopping him in seven rounds back in June.

Ruiz, who came face to face with Joshua for the first time on Wednesday since that historic night in New York, renews his rivalry with the Brit on December 7 in Diriyah.

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Saudi Arabia to host Joshua vs Ruiz world heavyweight fight

Saudi Arabia to host Joshua vs Ruiz world heavyweight fight

August 10, 2019 12:01 am

Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight title rematch between Britain’s Anthony Joshua and champion Andy Ruiz Jr of the United States in December, a decision certain to spark controversy due to the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record.

The high-profile December 7 duel, dubbed ‘Clash on the Dunes’, will see Joshua trying to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles he sensationally lost to Ruiz in New York in June.

The bout will take place in Diriyah, which incorporates the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Turaif, on the outskirts of Riyadh — a dramatic contrast to the iconic Madison …

Anthony Joshua is ‘finished’ says Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua is ‘finished’ says Tyson Fury

June 12, 2019 8:45 am
Tyson Fury believes former world champion Anthony Joshua is “finished” after the British heavyweight’s shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in New York.Joshua lost his IBF, WBA and WBO titles on June 1 in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the division.

After the fight, Fury sent a message on Twitter that urged his fellow Briton to “rest up, recover, regroup and come again”.

But this week he told BBC Sport: “When a man doesn’t want to be there once, he will always do it and it’s hard to come back from.

“It’s been done many different

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