Anthony Joshua's 5 Greatest Wins

#2. Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz II

Anthony Joshua made his American debut on June 1st, 2019. In a battle inside the historic Madison Square Garden, the British champion fought late-replacement fighter Andy Ruiz. In a massive upset, the underdog Ruiz shocked the world by stopping Joshua in the seventh round.

On December 7th, the two men met up for a second fight in Saudi Arabia. There were many questions going into the rematch. Did Joshua have a weak chin? Did he lack heart? Did Ruiz simply have his number?

'AJ' arrived in Saudi Arabia as a challenger, determined to get his titles back and prove his doubters wrong. While the second fight with Ruiz wasn't as explosive and exciting as their first encounter, it proved Joshua's skills as a technical boxer.

Entering the ring noticeably smaller and less muscular, Joshua stuck to a strict gameplan of sticking and moving. In the very first round, a spectacular right hand from 'AJ' gave Ruiz a bad cut.

Throughout the bout, the Brit frustrated his American opponent with single shots. Joshua never stood in one spot for too long and refused to engage in lengthy exchanges with Ruiz.

Ruiz was forced to chase. The champion attempted to lure Joshua into a brawl, but to no avail. 'AJ' was adamant about giving Ruiz proper respect and not making the same mistakes as his last outing.

In the end, Joshua’s disciplined and composed strategy won him a unanimous decision. While it wasn't the most thrilling affair, the fight showcased Joshua's technical skills and proved his worth next to his heavyweight contemporaries.