Anthony Joshua Speaks On Andy Ruiz Jnr. Beating Him Again

Anthony Joshua has said the first defeat he faced with Andy Ruiz Jr. was because he lacked experience, adding that he had become a “smarter” fighter ahead of December’s rematch.

Recall Mexican-American Ruiz had defeated Joshua, the previously undefeated world heavyweight champion with a seventh-round stoppage at New York’s Madison Square Garden in June.

“It wasn’t burnout. The issues I faced in the last camp, it’s just down to lack of experience. Even though it was at a high level, we were still finding experience. Andy Ruiz is good but I don’t think he should beat me twice.

I used to hear guys say you have to take a loss and I would think ‘why’? Now I can understand it and know what it takes. I have more understanding now and my ears are open to new information so that’s making me smarter as a fighter,” Joshua said while speaking with newsmen in a new interview.

The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title rematch dubbed the ‘Clash on the Dunes’, is set to take place in Saudi Arabia on December 7 after former Olympic Champion Joshua triggered a rematch clause.

“The blessing is I have a second chance and here we are,” the 30-year-old said.