Andy Ruiz ‘mocks’ Anthony Joshua two days before Heavyweight Rematch in Saudi Arabia, appears in a New York Knicks top (Photos, Videos)
Andy Ruiz is battle-ready to defend the titles he won six months ago when he squares up against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
The Mexican-American fighter caused major boxing upset on June 1 in the United States after downing his opponent at the MGM Arena in the seventh round.
However, with about two days left to their famous rematch, Ruiz sent soft shades to Joshua after appearing in their press conference in a New York Knicks top.
SunSport reports that the boxer wore the same outfit freshly after winning the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles earlier in the year.
Both boxers were said to have been presented with the New York Knicks tops before the unexpected happened at the Maddison Square Gardens.
Meanwhile, some fans have noticed Ruiz’s message ahead of the second meeting between the two fighters.
👀👑 Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua face-off at the final press conference before their rematch on Saturday. Heckler from the crowd shouts out "Two-Time" to which Ruiz Jr replies "And Still" without breaking eye contact.
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— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 4, 2019
One eagle-eyed fan on Twitter said:
“Andy Ruiz wearing a New York Knicks jersey at the final presser. Strong trolling.”
Another added: “Andy Ruiz has arrived at the final press conference wearing the New York Knicks top he got the night he beat Anthony Joshua at MSG. Don’t think Joshua needs reminding.”
And one claimed: “Andy Ruiz is wearing a New York Knicks top just to rub it in…”
The unified champion was thrilled fans spotted his sly reminder of the shock upset win at Madison Square Garden.
"I don't want to let these beautiful belts go"
Will Andy Ruiz Jr be heading home with his world title's?
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— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) December 5, 2019
He said:
“I’m happy people noticed the jersey I wore. “It means a lot to me because that’s where I got the first victory on June 1 and that’s why I brought it. “I wore it to remind myself ‘I’m the champ’. I won on June 1 and that’s exactly what we’re going to do on December 7. “Seeing the jersey reminds him as well. You could call it a mind game but I did it for myself mainly.”