ANTHONY JOSHUA dominated Andy Ruiz Jr to reclaim the heavyweight world titles – and the punch stats prove it.
Joshua boxed expertly to outpoint the Mexican-American, six months after being stunned in New York.
Joshua out-punched Ruiz in their Saudi Arabia rematch
AJ stuck behind an educated jab that bounced off Ruiz’s head and body with the Brit also landing a string of stinging right hands.
Ruiz threatened in close with heavy hooks but having learned from the mistakes that led to his downfall last June, Joshua tucked up and rode the storm.
After the 12-rounds AJ landed 107 punches, DOUBLE Ruiz’s 60 blows.
In round 11 Joshua had his most active session scoring 13 blows, dwarthing Ruiz’s five.
The 20st Mexican-American had his best round in terms of stats in the eighth, landing 12 times, with AJ behind on six.
It proved to be the only session Ruiz out-punched the Brit.
After the emphatic win, dramatic celebrations between Joshua, his team and promoter Eddie Hearn followed.
AJ said: “Man, the first time was so nice – I had to do it twice!
“A man like me don’t make no excuses, my boy Dereck Chisora said I could do this if I am ready to D-I-E.
“And look, this is about boxing. I am used to knocking guys out. Last time, I hurt the man and I got caught coming in. I gave that man his credit.
“There was no excuses. I respect Andy and his family and his trainers so much. I just wanted to put on a great boxing masterclass and also show the sweet science of this lovely sport.
“It’s about hitting and not getting hit.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
