This archive report was first published on 8 December 2019.
On December 7, 2019, Anthony Joshua made a triumphant return to the world heavyweight championship, defeating Andy Ruiz in a highly anticipated rematch at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua's victory marked a remarkable turnaround from his stunning knockout defeat to Ruiz in June, where he lost his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles in a shocking upset.
Undeterred by his previous loss, Joshua produced a masterful performance, dominating the fight from the outset and securing a unanimous points victory with scores of 118-110 on two scorecards and 119-109 on the third.
