British boxer Anthony Joshua is again the WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight champion of the world after beating Andy Ruiz Junior through unanimous points decision at the open-air 15,000-capacity Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.
This was a rematch after Ruiz Jr knocked out Joshua in June in what has since been dubbed as the Upset of the Year.
The bout was a tactical battle as both heavyweights worked the jab but Joshua's range saw his land more frequently.
The height advantage was with Joshua and he used it brilliantly, jabbing and moving.
Joshua got his revenge proving he's still a championship-calibre fighter in the rematch.
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Famous for his electrifying knockouts, Joshua instead relied on his jab and constant movement to keep Ruiz Jr at bay.
The cards were 118-110, 118-110 and 119-109 in favour of Joshua.
Ruiz's reign as the first heavyweight champion of Mexican heritage ends without a title defence but he should remain a championship contender.
Speaking after the fight, Joshua said he wanted to put on a great boxing masterclass.
He says the first time was so nice he had to do it twice.
Ruiz Jr wants a rematch.
This win means Joshua is once again back on track for a unification fight with the winner of the planned Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch.
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