Anthony Joshua has welcomed a trilogy fight with Andy Ruiz after a punch-perfect display to regain his world heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua secured a clean sweep of the judges’ scorecards to take back the IBF, WBA (Super) and WBO titles – six months on from his shock loss to Ruiz at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The win hauls the Briton back into contention for a unification showdown with WBC champion Deontay Wilder who puts his title on the line against Tyson Fury in February.
But after winning the first fight, Ruiz was eager for a third fight in his post-fight interview.
"I gained too much weight. I don’t want to give excuses, he won. He boxed me around. If we do a third fight you best believe I’m going to get in shape. I’ll be in the best shape of my life.”
Joshua responded: "Without a doubt. If you heard, we are going to do a third!”
the new champion continued: "A man like me makes no excuses, this is about boxing, I'm used to knocking guys out. I got caught last time, no excuses, I gave him the credit.
"I respect Andy and his trainer so much, I wanted to show the sweet science of this lovely sport.
"Stay hungry, stay humble. I'm humble in defeat and will stay humble in victory.
"Careers are all about experience, I took my loss and bounced back, anyone can do it. You want me to retire and give up?"
