As these two powerhouses get ready for saturday’s showdown, Anthony Joshua has admitted that although it it feels different since losing, he is however ready and without fear in his heart.
“I didn’t lose heart or fire in my belly,” Joshua said about losing to Ruiz Jr earlier this year. “There is no fear in my heart, my eyes or my mind.
“I didn’t lose any commitment.
“There was a big change and a big shift in the division so it definitely feels different. I turn this stuff into a positive otherwise it will eat you up, and will fold into a way that I don’t want it to go.
“I had to own the situation and make it work for me.”
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The current IBF, WBA and WBO champion Ruiz Jr is well aware that this rematch will not be like the last time out.
“AJ will come with a different game-plan and I know he is prepared, so I will be more cautious.
“He lost weight and will try to box me around.
“I don’t want to let these beautiful belts go. Now that I finally made my dreams come true, there is no way I will let them go.”
