Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr went face‑to‑face for the first time in one of the friendliest pre‑fight conferences you will ever see.
Safe to say @AnthonyFJoshua & @Andy_Destroyer1 are hitting it off 🤣#JoshuaRuiz pic.twitter.com/TwFMwIOqOi
— DAZN USA (@DAZN_USA) May 30, 2019
Joshua is due to defend his WBA, WBO and IBF belts against Ruiz at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
No fear in my heart for any man! Training complete. June 1st 🥊 #AJBXNG pic.twitter.com/gVn00fHTOV
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) May 29, 2019
But neither fighter is renowned for trash‑talking and that was evident, as they only had nice things to say about each another.
"I will be the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world" 🇲🇽@Andy_destroyer1 is plotting a shock against @anthonyfjoshua🥊
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) May 30, 2019
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During the staredown, both fighters stood in silence ‑ except for the sound of clicking cameras ‑ and smiled, before Joshua handed his rival the belts to hold.
Time to get lively 🗽 #JoshuaRuiz pic.twitter.com/BfIO5ZpiMr
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) May 30, 2019
The fight program is expected to start at around 9am Sunday.
Source: Newshub
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