Eddie Hearn warns Andy Ruiz jr to honour Saudi venue for Joshua fight
14 August 2019 06:26
• Ruiz said ‘we’re going to bring rematch back here in the US’• Tyson Fury backs world champion to repeat his victory in JuneEddie Hearn has warned Andy Ruiz Jr he must honour the contract for his rematch with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia after the Mexican-American insisted the bout would take place in the United States.On Monday, Joshua’s promoter held a press conference to confirm the fight will take place in Diriyah on the outskirts of the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on 7 December and confirmed Ruiz Jr had “100% signed the contract for this fight”. Yet, speaking in an Instagram live video on Wednesday as he travelled to Mexico City to film an advert, the 29-year-old WBO, WBA and IBF champion claimed that details of the rematch had yet to be announced. Related: Tyson Fury to face Otto Wallin in Las Vegas before potential Wilder rematch Continue readingread full article
