Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. (1st meeting)

**Challenger rankings**
Org.	Pos.	As of	Published
1+ Mth. Old
WBA	12	31.03.2019	31.03.2019
WBC	18	03.03.2019	by 09.03.2019
IBF	14	28.02.2019	07.03.2019
WBO	NR	21.03.2019	21.03.2019
Ring	NR	16.03.2019	27.03.2019
2+ Mth. Old
WBA	12	28.02.2019	28.02.2019
WBC	18	02.02.2019	by 09.02.2019
IBF	14	31.01.2019	04.02.2019
WBO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ring	N/A	N/A	N/A
3+ Mth. Old
WBA	13	31.01.2019	31.01.2019
WBC	16	01.10.2018	by 18.10.2018
IBF	14	30.11.2018	10.12.2018
WBO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ring	N/A	N/A	N/A

Notes

WBA, WBO, IBF and the IBO world heavyweight titles were at stake.
Ruiz was a late replacement for Jarrell Miller, who failed multiple drug tests. He signed the contract on April 30.[1]
The same day Ruiz signed the contract, WBA moved Ruiz to No. 5 in their rankings.
Ruiz down in third round. Joshua down twice in third round and twice in seventh round.
Ringside DAZN commentator Sugar Ray Leonard's comments echoed respect for Ruiz' victory, and the concept that in the ring, anything can happen at any time: “This is a surprise to boxing fans and the world. You (Andy) are the epitome of don’t judge a book by his cover. I am impressed. Ruiz fought like a big man, and fought like Joshua should have. Andy, you proved all of us wrong, and that’s why I love boxing.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn and Joshua both noted that a mandatory rematch clause would be exercised in the United Kingdom in either November or December of 2019. "One hundred percent (we will fight a rematch in the UK next)," noted Joshua.
Official Scorecards.
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Preceded by: Joshua vs. Povetkin	WBA Heavyweight Title Fight # 106	Succeeded by: Ruiz vs. Joshua 2
Preceded by: Joshua vs. Povetkin	IBF Heavyweight Title Fight # 73	Succeeded by: Ruiz vs. Joshua 2
Preceded by: Joshua vs. Povetkin	WBO Heavyweight Title Fight # 58	Succeeded by: Ruiz vs. Joshua 2