Anthony Joshua beats Andy Ruiz Jr. to reclaim unified heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua credited a perfectly executed game plan allied to his boxing IQ for victory in his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia, when the Brit reclaimed the world heavyweight crown on points to become a two-time champion.

Joshua, 30, outlasted his former conqueror on Saturday night in the rerun of June’s shock encounter in New York, sealing a deservedly unanimous decision at the Diriyah Arena just outside Riyadh. On an evening impacted by inclement weather, Joshua reigned supreme against his much-heavier opponent, eventually taking the fight 118-10, 118-10, 119-109. It avenged his surprise defeat to Ruiz at Madison Square Garden - the only blot on his 24-bout CV - and guaranteed Joshua reclaimed the WBA, IBF and WBO belts from the Mexican-American.