12-04-2019, 11:23 PM
Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz face off ahead of their much-anticipated rematch on Saturday (Photos)
On Wednesday evening (Dec.4), Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz came face-to-face ahead of their much-anticipated rematch which will take place on Saturday, December 7, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
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Speaking at their final press conference on Wednesday, Joshua, who will be attempting to regain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles when they face each other said: 'I'm not here to put on a show, I'm just here to win.'
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He added: 'It is interesting being on this side of the table. In my 16th fight I challenged and I challenged for a title against Wladimir Klitschko and I challenged against Alexander Povetkin. It is my fourth title challenge in a short space of time. I am used to this. You need to have a challenger mindset. I had that when I had the belts around my waist and I have it now.
'I have been boxing a while now. When I came in I didn't come to take part - I came to take over, full force, fully committed. I never had the chance to reflect on all that. Olympic title, European, world – boom, boom, boom.
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'This time, I am not here to put on a show, just to win. Look at the undercard - I fought most of those guys and won. I have been around the block in a short space of time. I am definitely experienced and I know what I am doing.'
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Commenting about his opponent,  Joshua said: 'Andy and I are very different. But we have time in common. As soon as I got back from New York I didn't lose any heart or fire and I started punching the heavy bag at Finchley and looking forward to this chance.
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'I was asked if winning would be special but I said no because I know I belong there. When I regain those belts I will stay cool and keep my focus and keep that challenger mindset for the next one. Ruiz is just my next target.'
As for Ruiz, he said: 'It has been a long three months in camp. I made history and the important thing is to do it again.
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'There is not much to say other than I am ready to rock and roll. He is motivated and that has given me an edge. He has lost weight and will box around but I am ready for anything that comes my way.
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'I don't want to let these beautiful belts go away. I have been doing this since I was six and it is finally paying off so I am going to die trying. I no way I am going to let these go.'
On Wednesday evening (Dec.4), Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz came face-to-face ahead of their much-anticipated rematch which will take place on Saturday, December 7, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
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Speaking at their final press conference on Wednesday, Joshua, who will be attempting to regain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles when they face each other said: 'I'm not here to put on a show, I'm just here to win.'
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He added: 'It is interesting being on this side of the table. In my 16th fight I challenged and I challenged for a title against Wladimir Klitschko and I challenged against Alexander Povetkin. It is my fourth title challenge in a short space of time. I am used to this. You need to have a challenger mindset. I had that when I had the belts around my waist and I have it now.
'I have been boxing a while now. When I came in I didn't come to take part - I came to take over, full force, fully committed. I never had the chance to reflect on all that. Olympic title, European, world – boom, boom, boom.
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'This time, I am not here to put on a show, just to win. Look at the undercard - I fought most of those guys and won. I have been around the block in a short space of time. I am definitely experienced and I know what I am doing.'
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Commenting about his opponent,  Joshua said: 'Andy and I are very different. But we have time in common. As soon as I got back from New York I didn't lose any heart or fire and I started punching the heavy bag at Finchley and looking forward to this chance.
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'I was asked if winning would be special but I said no because I know I belong there. When I regain those belts I will stay cool and keep my focus and keep that challenger mindset for the next one. Ruiz is just my next target.'
As for Ruiz, he said: 'It has been a long three months in camp. I made history and the important thing is to do it again.
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'There is not much to say other than I am ready to rock and roll. He is motivated and that has given me an edge. He has lost weight and will box around but I am ready for anything that comes my way.
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'I don't want to let these beautiful belts go away. I have been doing this since I was six and it is finally paying off so I am going to die trying. I no way I am going to let these go.'