30 year old British former unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is looking to reclaim his WBA, IBF and WBO world titles against his nemesis on the night Andy Ruiz Jr – having suffered a shock defeat to lose them to the 30 year old Mexican-American, in New York last June.
Joshua is already predicting a third fight after this fight predicting a possible knockout.
“Yeah, because I think we make for good fights. I think there’s definitely gonna be a knockout in this fight as well. And I think that’s what the people wanna see, is bloodshed and knockouts, so I think we’ll definitely see each other a third time.” Joshua Said.
“He’s been on my mind five weeks prior to June 1st, because that’s when he came in as a replacement [for Jarrell Miller],” Joshua told Sky Sports during an interview in the ring after his open workout. “And he’s gonna be on my mind forever because all of these boys, we’re all gonna fight anyway. Me and Andy Ruiz, if he’s dedicated to the game, we’ll definitely see each other a third time down the line as well. This ain’t gonna be the last time I see Andy Ruiz.” The Nigerian native expressed.
Andy Ruiz Jr., on the other hand was cautiously optimistic in his submissions.
“It’s been a long three months in camp, I’ve been training really hard for this moment, just like June 1st, you know. I made my dreams come true, I made this dream, and I think the important thing is to remain to make history on December 7th in Saudi Arabia. I appreciate everybody, all the supporters that I have right here — I was surprised with so many fans that I had here so I was really blessed about that. There’s really not much to say besides I’m ready to rock ‘n roll. And I know AJ’s gonna come with a different game plan and I know he’s prepared, I know that he’s motivated so I think that’s what gives me the extra edge of being more motivated, being more cautious.
“I know he lost weight, I know he’s gonna try to box me around but it’s just my job to prevent that, you know. So I’m ready for whatever comes my way and I’m ready to rock n’ roll.”
Joshua, Ruiz are set for the part two of their most anticipated bout and had their final press conference leading into their highly anticipated rematch this afternoon.