Anthony Joshua has long been one of the most powerful punchers in boxing, but he regained the unified heavyweight title on Saturday in Saudi Arabia by firing his jab and circling out of danger.
Joshua won a unanimous decision over Andy Ruiz to reclaim the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight title belts he lost shockingly to Ruiz in June in New York when Ruiz won by seventh round knockout.
Joshua came out with a plan not to engage Ruiz, who came in 15 pounds heavier at 283 pounds and didn’t seem to fight with urgency.