Ruiz Jr vs Joshua 2: Andy Ruiz wants to face Anthony Joshua a third time after losing rematch

Anthony Joshua open to Andy Ruiz Jr's calls for trilogy fight

By Peter Gilbert

Highlights from Anthony Joshua's win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia which saw him reclaim the IBF, WBA and WBO titles

Andy Ruiz Jr called for a trilogy fight with Anthony Joshua after losing their rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.

Ruiz shocked the world on June 1 when he dropped and stopped Joshua in seven rounds in New York but the Mexican-American handed back the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight world titles in a unanimous decision when they met for a second time in the Diriyah Arena.

"I was chasing him too much. Who wants to see the trilogy fight?" Ruiz Jr said on Sky Sports afterwards.

"It was his night. I didn't prepare how I should have, I gained too much weight.

Andy Ruiz Jr reflects on a disappointing night in Saudi Arabia after losing his world titles to Anthony Joshua and wants a rematch

"I don't want to give too many excuses, he boxed me around. If we do the third, best believe I get in the best shape of my life.

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"[The weight] affected me. I thought I'd feel stronger, thought I'd feel better. I tried to train myself, but I don't want to give no excuses. Anthony Joshua did a hell of a job.

"Who wants to see the third trilogy fight?"

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"Without a doubt... If you heard, we're going to do a third," replied Joshua.

"Man, the first time was so nice, I had to do it twice!

"A man like me makes no excuses. This is about boxing. I'm used to knocking guys out. I got caught last time, no excuses, I gave him the credit.

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"I respect Andy and his trainer so much. I wanted to show the sweet science of this lovely sport.

"Stay hungry, stay humble. I'm humble in defeat and will stay humble in victory.

"Careers are all about experience, I took my loss and bounced back, anyone can do it. You want me to retire and give up?"

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