There’s an old saying in boxing that one punch can change your life.
Through the years there has been countless examples of underdog victories in the sweet science, and Andy Ruiz Jr’s triumph over Anthony Joshua in June of this year.
The Mexican is, how can we put this, slightly on the more ‘big boned’ side of things, whereas Joshua is an athlete in pristine condition.
But Ruiz showed that there’s more to boxing than simply looking the part, because he has the skills and the punch power to test even the most granite-like of chins.
He couldn’t find a way past Joseph Parker in the sole defeat of his career to date, but boy did he find a way through the defences of Joshua: catching him with a series of concussive blows before delivering the final knockout punch in the seventh round.
It sent shockwaves through the heavyweight division, with Ruiz claiming the WBA, WBO and IBF belts and Joshua left pondering an embarrassing defeat, as far as the bookies’ odds are concerned anyway.
But as is customary in such cases, the Joshua vs Ruiz rematch date has been confirmed. They will lock horns once again on December 7, and controversially Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the probable destination for the fight.
Once again, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has excelled himself. Not content for taking the highest offer in a country with a ‘questionable’ human rights record, he will also make his fighter travel around the world despite the fact he has just been knocked out in his first overseas bout. Surely a London date would have been far more preferable to AJ himself….
Either way, the pressure is all on the Brit as he looks to regain his gold and ascend to the top of the heavyweight division once more. Can he get the job done, or can Ruiz upset the odds for a second time? It’s a fascinating prospect, and don’t forget you can catch all of the action via various Joshua vs Ruiz 2 live streaming channels.
Even allowing for the outcome of the first fight, the bookmakers believe that Joshua will earn redemption in Saudi Arabia.
1.1 Anthony Joshua Betting Odds
In their Joshua vs Ruiz 2 betting odds, they make the English fighter a comfortable 1.33 favourite.
1.2 Andy Ruiz Jr Betting Odds
That means that Ruiz is again the 3.50 underdog, despite the comprehensive nature of his victory in the original contest. There will be plenty of bettors tucking into that price!
2. Joshua vs Ruiz Predictions
There have been many famous rematches down the years, and there isn’t a clear trend as to how the action unfolds.Sometimes, the favourite from the first fight gets their act together and secures the victory that was expected from them all along.
But occasionally, the underdog again makes a mockery of the bookmakers’ odds.
The question here, when making Joshua vs Ruiz predictions, is exactly what happened in that first fight in New York City?
Did Joshua simply underestimate an opponent with a fairly parlous boxing CV? Did Ruiz find an extra gear because he was fighting at Madison Square Garden for the first time in his life? Was Joshua taken out of his comfort zone by fighting outside of the UK for the first time?
These are all useful questions in analysing how this second contest may pan out, even if we cannot find the answers.
Here’s what we do know: Joshua is, physically at least, the best heavyweight on the planet. But most pundits would agree that he isn’t the most skilful, certainly as far as the art of defence is concerned, and that he does leave himself open to attack from a smart opponent.
And that’s exactly what Ruiz is: a clever operator with excellent technical ability, and what he lacks in muscle he more than makes up for in ring smarts and skill.
We have to question the mental state of both men as well. Some boxers never truly recover from being knocked out, and indeed the loss of their invincible aura is an obstacle that many never overcome. But then, a humbling loss leads to a sense of perspective that all sportspeople need from time to time, and perhaps that will reignite Joshua’s hunger for a sport that has given him so much.
As for Ruiz, how is he feeling? The Mexican has become a world star, and his good-natured personality has made him a fan favourite too. Will he be able to retain his focus as the champion?
Remember, Joshua enjoyed some success in the first fight, and he will be working hard on his defence and movement in the lead-up to the rematch. With renewed focus and a hunger to succeed, he may just have too much for the Mexican to handle.
So, our Joshua vs Ruiz betting tips dictate that Joshua will win this fight, but we expect it to go deep: Over 7.5 Rounds can be backed at 1.90.
3. Joshua vs Ruiz Live Streaming
If you want to watch this fight online for free it is possible that it will be available at 1XBET.
Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr Betting Tips
There’s an old saying in boxing that one punch can change your life.
Through the years there has been countless examples of underdog victories in the sweet science, and Andy Ruiz Jr’s triumph over Anthony Joshua in June of this year.
The Mexican is, how can we put this, slightly on the more ‘big boned’ side of things, whereas Joshua is an athlete in pristine condition.
But Ruiz showed that there’s more to boxing than simply looking the part, because he has the skills and the punch power to test even the most granite-like of chins.
He couldn’t find a way past Joseph Parker in the sole defeat of his career to date, but boy did he find a way through the defences of Joshua: catching him with a series of concussive blows before delivering the final knockout punch in the seventh round.
It sent shockwaves through the heavyweight division, with Ruiz claiming the WBA, WBO and IBF belts and Joshua left pondering an embarrassing defeat, as far as the bookies’ odds are concerned anyway.
But as is customary in such cases, the Joshua vs Ruiz rematch date has been confirmed. They will lock horns once again on December 7, and controversially Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the probable destination for the fight.
Once again, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has excelled himself. Not content for taking the highest offer in a country with a ‘questionable’ human rights record, he will also make his fighter travel around the world despite the fact he has just been knocked out in his first overseas bout. Surely a London date would have been far more preferable to AJ himself….
Either way, the pressure is all on the Brit as he looks to regain his gold and ascend to the top of the heavyweight division once more. Can he get the job done, or can Ruiz upset the odds for a second time? It’s a fascinating prospect, and don’t forget you can catch all of the action via various Joshua vs Ruiz 2 live streaming channels.
So let’s dive in to our Joshua vs Ruiz preview.
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1. Joshua vs Ruiz Betting Odds
Even allowing for the outcome of the first fight, the bookmakers believe that Joshua will earn redemption in Saudi Arabia.
1.1 Anthony Joshua Betting Odds
In their Joshua vs Ruiz 2 betting odds, they make the English fighter a comfortable 1.33 favourite.
1.2 Andy Ruiz Jr Betting Odds
That means that Ruiz is again the 3.50 underdog, despite the comprehensive nature of his victory in the original contest. There will be plenty of bettors tucking into that price!
2. Joshua vs Ruiz Predictions
There have been many famous rematches down the years, and there isn’t a clear trend as to how the action unfolds.Sometimes, the favourite from the first fight gets their act together and secures the victory that was expected from them all along.
But occasionally, the underdog again makes a mockery of the bookmakers’ odds.
The question here, when making Joshua vs Ruiz predictions, is exactly what happened in that first fight in New York City?
Did Joshua simply underestimate an opponent with a fairly parlous boxing CV? Did Ruiz find an extra gear because he was fighting at Madison Square Garden for the first time in his life? Was Joshua taken out of his comfort zone by fighting outside of the UK for the first time?
These are all useful questions in analysing how this second contest may pan out, even if we cannot find the answers.
Here’s what we do know: Joshua is, physically at least, the best heavyweight on the planet. But most pundits would agree that he isn’t the most skilful, certainly as far as the art of defence is concerned, and that he does leave himself open to attack from a smart opponent.
And that’s exactly what Ruiz is: a clever operator with excellent technical ability, and what he lacks in muscle he more than makes up for in ring smarts and skill.
We have to question the mental state of both men as well. Some boxers never truly recover from being knocked out, and indeed the loss of their invincible aura is an obstacle that many never overcome. But then, a humbling loss leads to a sense of perspective that all sportspeople need from time to time, and perhaps that will reignite Joshua’s hunger for a sport that has given him so much.
As for Ruiz, how is he feeling? The Mexican has become a world star, and his good-natured personality has made him a fan favourite too. Will he be able to retain his focus as the champion?
Remember, Joshua enjoyed some success in the first fight, and he will be working hard on his defence and movement in the lead-up to the rematch. With renewed focus and a hunger to succeed, he may just have too much for the Mexican to handle.
So, our Joshua vs Ruiz betting tips dictate that Joshua will win this fight, but we expect it to go deep: Over 7.5 Rounds can be backed at 1.90.
3. Joshua vs Ruiz Live Streaming
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