Britain\u2019s Anthony Joshua reclaimed his world heavyweight crown from Andy Ruiz on Saturday, outclassing the Mexican-American to score a unanimous points victory.<\/p>\n
Joshua, who suffered a stunning knockout defeat to Ruiz in New York in June, produced a masterclass to regain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles in emphatic fashion.<\/p>\n
Dominating from the outset, Joshua won by margins of 118-110 on two scorecards with the third judge making it 119-109.<\/p>\n
Billed as the \u201cClash on the Dunes\u201d, the eagerly anticipated rematch marked the first time a world heavyweight title fight has been staged in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
And after entering the purpose built open-air arena at Diriyah, on the outskirts of the Saudi capital, just after midnight, it was Joshua who rose to the occasion with a stylish victory.<\/p>\n
The final scores in no way flattered Joshua, who frustrated his heavier opponent with superb movement while picking off Ruiz relentlessly with his jab.<\/p>\n
Joshua, badly stung by his defeat to Ruiz at Madison Square Garden, was ecstatic after clinching a one-sided win.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first time was so nice, I had to do it twice,\u201d Joshua said as he celebrated becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion.<\/p>\n
The 2012 Olympic champion revealed he had adapted his style after June\u2019s loss to Ruiz, when he got drawn into a slugfest before being floored four times on his way to the first loss of his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m used to knocking guys out and last time, I realised that I hurt the man but I got caught coming in,\u201d said Joshua, who improved to 23-1, 21 by knockout.<\/p>
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