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Andy Ruiz Jr pulls off the improbable, knocks out Anthony Joshua to win heavyweight titles

Madison Square Garden just became the sight of one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history.

Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) was a 25-to-1 favorite to beat short notice replacement Andy Ruiz Jr (33-1, 22 KOs) in his United States debut, but the British superstar was stopped in seven rounds by the Mexican-American, who literally just fought on April 20th. There were five knockdowns in this unforgettable, stunning contest, with Joshua on the canvas four times.

It looked like it would be a rough night for Ruiz when he was floored by a left hook in round three.