“You Ain’t Gonna Win It Back If Your Mind’s F***** Up” – Mike Tyson Warns Anthony Joshua About Andy Ruiz Jr Rematch

Mike Tyson has warned Anthony Joshua he will not beat Andy Ruiz Jr in a rematch if he does not fully commit himself to boxing.

Mike Tyson Warns Anthony Joshua About Andy Ruiz Jr Rematch
Mike Tyson Warns Anthony Joshua About Andy Ruiz Jr Rematch

Joshua is set to seek immediate revenge over Ruiz Jr after losing his world titles to the Mexican in a shock defeat last May in New York.

Tyson himself was on the wrong end of some upset victories, including his 1990 loss to Buster Douglas, and the former heavyweight champion insisted Joshua needs to get his mind right before agreeing a rematch.

‘He made a mistake, got hurt, and s*** happens,’ he said. ‘He can win it back though, but his mind has to be right. He ain’t gonna win it back if his mind’s f***** up. His mind’s gotta be right, he’s gotta dedicate his life to doing this. He’s gotta stay away from himself. When we go training, we go away in the mountains, we’re staying away from ourselves and our thoughts. In the mountains away from everybody, just the animals and the woods and stuff – you’re facing your demons alone.’

Joshua activated his rematch clause just a few days after the loss at Madison Square Garden and is determined to avenge the defeat. Despite the news there would be a second fight, an official announcement has been delayed until a location can be decided on. Joshua’s fans will want the bout to be in the UK, but Ruiz Jr would prefer to stage the rematch in the US again.

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