07-12-2019, 12:52 PM
'I’m calling the shots' - Andy Ruiz says he will refuse a rematch with Anthony Joshua in the UK
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The rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua may not be happening in the UK, as the Mexican-American heavyweight is pushing for the fight to take place in either of his two home countries.Â
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Andy Ruiz had claimed the WBA, IBF and WBO titles, after he defeated Anthony Joshua in a fight which took place in Madison Square, New York, United States. Speaking to TMZ Sports on plans about the rematch, he said;Â
When asked if the Nigerian-born British boxer will agree to this, he said;Â
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This contradicts fight promoter, Eddie Hearn's claim that Anthony Joshua will have the final say over where the rematch takes place.
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The Nigerian-born British boxer is in Nigeria at the moment.
by Lin
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The rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua may not be happening in the UK, as the Mexican-American heavyweight is pushing for the fight to take place in either of his two home countries.Â
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Andy Ruiz had claimed the WBA, IBF and WBO titles, after he defeated Anthony Joshua in a fight which took place in Madison Square, New York, United States. Speaking to TMZ Sports on plans about the rematch, he said;Â
Quote:“I haven’t talked to him, but I’m pretty sure he’s training hard for the rematch and so am I. I want the rematch to be in Mexico or New York City again, Vegas, or here [in LA].”Â
When asked if the Nigerian-born British boxer will agree to this, he said;Â
Quote: “It doesn’t matter because I’m the champion… I’m calling the shots… We’re the A-side.”Â
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This contradicts fight promoter, Eddie Hearn's claim that Anthony Joshua will have the final say over where the rematch takes place.
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The Nigerian-born British boxer is in Nigeria at the moment.
by Lin