Anthony Joshua: Andy Ruiz Jr back Nigerian-born boxer to beat Tyson Fury

Few heavyweights are better equipped than Andy Ruiz Jr. to analyze, forecast, and debate bouts involving Anthony Joshua.

In 2019, the Mexican-American stunned the world by stopping the British fighter in seven rounds despite being knocked down.

Prior to the rematch, Ruiz had only been the WBO, WBA, and IBF champion for six months. In that fight, he was ill-prepared for an extremely skilled "AJ," who prevailed via unanimous decision.

In an interview with Seconds Out Manouk Akopyan, the 31-year-old stated that he was looking forward to the rematch.

Regretfully, Ruiz's ranking of fights isn't as high as Joshua's after that trilogy.

First up is a matchup with the recently promoted IBF champion Daniel Dubois for the opportunity to become a three-weight world champion.

One of the biggest fights in sports history if he prevails is an all-British rematch with Tyson Fury, especially if he wants to exact revenge for his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their December rematch.

If that occurs, Ruiz is supporting his erstwhile opponent to triumph because of his strength.

He said, “I think Joshua will win because he hits hard. He’s the hardest puncher I faced.

"Chris Arreola put me down but Joshua hits really hard. It’s the punches you don’t see coming that hurt, the ones you see coming at least you can absorb it.”

When Ruiz fights Jarrell Miller again in the ring next month, a victory would put him back at the top of the heavyweight division.

Recently, a video has surfaced showing Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois getting spicy.

The Nigerian-born Joshua even threatened to "put a chair" over his opponent's face.

The British heavyweights will play their match live at London's Wembley Stadium on September 21.

Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the official championship and Dubois was elevated from interim champion to the IBF crown.

Although 34-year-old Joshua and Dubois seemed friendly during news appearances, footage from earlier that day revealed a heated altercation between the two.

Strong statements and rising excitement and tension ahead of the historic showdown between Anthony Joshua and Dubois as we build up towards the Riyadh Season Card at Wembley.

The victor of Usyk's rematch with Tyson Fury, scheduled for December, is anticipated to be paired with the winner of September's main event.