Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz 2 LIVE: Result and latest reaction from heavyweight world title fight

Follow live fight updates as Joshua bids to recapture the world titles against the Mexican champion

Joshua vs Ruiz 2 Press Conference

Anthony Joshua tonight takes on Andy Ruiz Jr desperate to win back his world heavyweight titles after his shock first professional defeat earlier this year.

The Briton was stunned in June by Ruiz, an 11-1 underdog who achieved one of the biggest upsets in boxing history by dropping Joshua for a fourth and final time in the seventh round.

They fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this evening on a fight card that also features the likes of heavyweight rivals Dillian Whyte, Alexander Povetkin and Filip Hrgovic. Follow all of the latest coverage below:

Ruiz vs Joshua fight preview:

What time are the ring walks?

The ring walks are set for 9.45am in Sydney, Australia (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on Sunday morning with the fight set to begin at around 10am.

Is there a live stream?

Yes, you can watch a live stream through the Sky Sports Box Office app and website on mobile devices by ordering here.

The NOW TV Smart Stick or your NOW TV box will also allow fans to order the fight.

While US fans can stream the fight through DAZN on various platforms, including Chromecast, iOS, Android, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. A one month subscription will cost $19.99, while a year is available for $99.99.

How else can I follow the fight?

If you’re unable to get in front of a TV, you can follow the fight with live updates in the Indy Sport live blog.

The Main Event and Undercard

• Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua (WBA, IBF, WBO heavyweight world title)
• Alexander Povetkin vs Michael Hunter (heavyweight)
• Dillian Whyte vs Mariusz Wach (WBC interim heavyweight title)
• Filip Hrgovic vs Eric Molina (WBC international heavyweight title)
• Mahammadrasul Majidov vs Tom Little

Odds

Joshua 2/5 (KO: 4/5, Points: 4/1)

Draw: 25/1

Ruiz 2/1 (KO: 5/2, Points: 14/1)

Key Points

• Ruiz knocked out Joshua in the 7th round in June to capture the WBO, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles
• Ruiz weighs 20st 3lbs (283lbs), 15 pounds more than his weight for the first fight (19st 2lbs (268lbs)) - Joshua weighs 16st 13lbs (237lbs), after tipping the scales at 17st 9lbs 12oz (247.8lbs) last time out
• Comprehensive insight from the first fight from insiders and former champions

[7 December 2019 16:31 · Jack Rathborn]

It's raining in Diriyah...

[7 December 2019 16:38 · Jack Rathborn]

Chisora and Usyk in attendance!

[7 December 2019 16:40 · Jack Rathborn]

Mexicans in attendance to support Ruiz 

[7 December 2019 16:45 · Jack Rathborn]

Hrgovic looks to seize the moment and announce himself as a heavyweight contender tonight.

The talented Croat takes on former world heavyweight title challenger Eric Molina.

[7 December 2019 16:48 · Jack Rathborn]

Will ring size play a pivotal role in the outcome?

The 22 ft ring appears to play into the hands of Joshua and a strategy to box and move.

[7 December 2019 16:49 · Jack Rathborn]

Local favourite Zuhayr Al-Qahtani remains unbeaten and takes a points decision over Oumar Dusary.

[7 December 2019 16:51 · Jack Rathborn]

Comprehensive retrospective look at Joshua vs Ruiz 1

Hear the thoughts of Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, David Haye, Eddie Hearn, Evander Holyfield, referee Michael Griffin and more from the first bell to their post-fight conclusions.

[7 December 2019 16:55 · Jack Rathborn]

The first heavyweight fight of the night is up in less than 10 minutes...

[7 December 2019 17:08 · Jack Rathborn]

Whyte begins warm-up 

Dillian Whyte is warming up for his fight against Mariusz Wach.

The Body Snatcher has been cleared by UKAD after an adverse finding in a drugs test following his win over Oscar Rivas. 

[7 December 2019 17:15 · Jack Rathborn]

Majidov and Little underway... 

Little on the back foot and being pushed around the ring.

Little attacked to the body, the Brit reacts with a windmill right.