Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz: TV channel information, fight time tonight and how to watch and stream heavyweight bout

Joshua will make his US debut on Saturday night

Anthony Joshua will face Andy Ruiz Jr tonight in his first fight on American soil.

Mexican Ruiz will step into the ring with the WBA, WBO and IBF champion after the man originally set to do so, Jarrell Miller, failed a drugs test in the run up.

Joshua will want to impress the Madison Square Garden crowd with fights against Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury on the agenda.

He won't be alone at MSG, though, with Callum Smith and Katie Taylor also defending world titles on a stacked undercard.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fight.

What TV channel will it be on?

For those wanting to tune in it will once again be Sky Sports Box Office and is available for £19.99 in the UK.

The fight will also be available to stream online via the Sky Sports wesbite or NowTV.

Those who want to stream the fight in the US can do so for £19.99 on DAZN.

Joshua puts his unbeaten record on the line (PA)

What’s at stake?

Joshua’s IBF, WBA (Super), WBO and IBO world heavyweight titles are on the line in this one. Plenty for Ruiz to gain, nothing for him to lose. It’s also Joshua’s US debut so a breakthrough on the other side of the pond could see him turn into a global superstar.

What are their records?

Joshua: 22 fights, 22 wins, 21 KOs.

Ruiz: 33 fights, 32 wins (21 KOs) and one defeat to Joseph Parker.

Andy Ruiz Jr stepped in at late notice (Getty)

When and where is the fight?

If you’re in the UK, it’s in the early hours of Sunday, 2nd June and it takes place at the Mecca of boxing: Madison Square Garden in New York City.

What time will the ring walks be?

The main event ring walks will likely take place around the 4am mark – but as with anything in boxing, it’s subject to change.

Are tickets still available?

They are indeed, starting from a hefty $171 and going all the way up to $5,000(!) if you’ve got some cash to splash. You can get them right here.

Katie Taylor looks to become undisputed champion in the women’s lightweight division (Getty)

What is the full fight schedule?

Kal Yafai vs Nolberto Jimenez (WBA world superflyweight title)

Callum Smith vs Hassan N’Dam (WBA, WBC and The Ring super middleweight titles)

Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon (undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO female lightweight titles)

Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle

Austin Williams vs Quadeer Jenkins

Josh Kelly vs Ray Robinson

Joshua Buatsi vs Marco Antonio Periban​

Why isn’t Joshua fighting Miller?

The pair were originally scheduled to fight but Miller, despite accusing Joshua of taking PEDs, was actually taking performance-enhancing drugs himself.

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He failed not one, not two, but three drugs tests (EPO, GW1516 and EPO) and was therefore not allowed to compete by the New York State Athletic Commission.

Prediction

Don’t underestimate Ruiz just because of how he looks. He is a very good fighter with blistering hand speed and if he can put some combinations together, could trouble Joshua. That said, it’s yet to be seen if he can take the sort of power that the Brit possesses. Joshua to win inside six.

Odds

Joshua: 1/25

Ruiz: 10/1