Wladimir Klitschko Predicts Who Will Win Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr Rematch

Wladimir Klitschko has predicted his former opponent Anthony Joshua will win his upcoming rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.

The retired Ukrainian heavyweight fought Joshua in an epic showdown at Wembley in 2017.

Joshua scored an 11th-round knockout in Klitschko’s final appearance in the ring to unify three of the divisions, but will now face Ruiz Jr in December to try and win back his belts.

Ruiz Jr produced a shock upset back in June to become the first-ever Mexican world champion, but Klitschko feels his reign will be short-lived.

“I am definitely looking forward to the rematch, Andy Ruiz, as a champion, against Anthony Joshua,” Klitschko said.

“We know Anthony has lost, as anyone can lose, and now we’re going to watch how he is going to manage this challenge to become champion again. I could think anything but the reality is everyone can lose a fight. But not everyone can recover.

“It’s the next challenge and I really wish to Anthony that he’s going to make it. No disrespect to Andy Ruiz, I think he’s done an amazing job. But I’ve always been a fan of Anthony since we fought, we’ve met, since actually I was watching him win an Olympic gold medal. To both the fighters – good luck, let the strongest win. I just really hope Anthony is going to make it.”

Joshua is hoping to beat Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia to set up a unification bout with WBC championDeontay Wilder.

Another of Joshua’s former opponents, Dillian Whyte, has backed him to overcome Ruiz Jr at the second attempt.

“I just think Joshua needs to do what he does best. I don’t think he should listen to all this negativity,” Whyte said.

“That’s all nonsense. He needs to do his thing and do what he does best. What he does best is to be strong and aggressive and be on the offensive. That’s what he does. Ruiz clocked him with a good punch, behind the ear, and he didn’t recover. It’s boxing. Everyone gets put on their arse sooner or later. Now it’s his turn. He just needs to listen. If he uses his jab more against Andy Ruiz he knocks him out. He just needs to jab more.”

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