Anthony Joshua–Andy Ruiz II reaction: boxing community has its say on ‘Clash of the Dunes’
- Twitter lights up with reactions to heavyweight title clash in Saudi Arabia
It wasn’t the most spectacular fight, more “one for the purist” as the old cliche has it, but by most accounts it was a disciplined and measured performance from Joshua, the 2012 Olympic champion, as he regained possession of his WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight straps.
Ruiz’s reign as champion is over after just one fight. But the American sure had fun during his short time as heavyweight champion of the world. He tipped the scales at 128kgs ahead of the “Clash on the Dunes” making him the second heaviest fighter in history to contest a world title.
As can always be expected, social media has been a source of no-holds-barred analysis of the bout. Here is a selection of reactions to the fight.
Teddy Atlas, US fight analyst/commentator
The American can always be expected to shoot from the hip and he appeared to hit out at Ruiz over his performance, and weight.