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Alex Milne

Inside Anthony Joshua celebrations all the way back to England after Andy Ruiz win

Anthony Joshua appeared to be enjoying the feeling of becoming a two-time heavyweight champion to the maximum following his win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

AJ was seen celebrating on the way back to England following the victory, mixing with fans and singing his now-famous phrase "It was so nice I had to do it twice."

There was a huge amount of pressure on Joshua to deliver in the fight titled "Clash on the Dunes" after he was stunned by Ruiz in New York in June, losing via a technical knockout in the seventh round in one of the biggest shocks in boxing history.

Anthony Joshua wildly celebrated his victory over Andy Ruiz (@michaeljarman/Instagram)
He chanted with fans on his way to the airport (@michaeljarman/Instagram)

There never looked like being a chance of such an upset this time around, however, as Joshua comfortably overcame the American-Mexican with a 118-110, 118-110, 119-109 scorecard.

And Joshua certainly didn't hold back in his celebrations, partying hard with a raucous night out until 6am after the fight along with his crew and promoter Eddie Hearn.

In a video posted on social media Joshua can be seen revelling in a car on his way to the airport, jumping up and down and chanting "Can I get a two-time? Can I get a two-time?" along with the caption "The love is mad."

Joshua and his team were also seen waiting to board the plane with supporters, with Joshua happily posing for selfies before they eventually settled down while sitting in first-class on the flight back.

Attentions have now turned towards who Joshua will fight next, with Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk among the names mentioned.

He also repeatedly chanted "It was so nice, I had to do it twice" (@michaeljarman/Instagram)

Speaking to Good Morning Britain about the prospect of Fury or Wilder, Joshua said: "I would love to make that my next fight. I'm taking it one step at a time. Whenever they are ready, they know where to find me.

"I'm not a running champion, I'm someone who will fight the best in the world. Deontay Wilder , Tyson Fury are those guys."

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