Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr 2: Mexican weighs in over a stone heavier, while AJ is almost a stone lighter

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr 2: Mexican weighs in over a stone heavier, while AJ is almost a stone lighter
Football

Andy Ruiz Jr has weighed in over a stone heavier for his rematch with Anthony Joshua, while AJ came in almost a stone lighter.

The Mexican-American heavyweight scaled 20st 3lbs (283lbs) – 15lbs more than for their first fight.

While the Brit weighed 16st 13lbs (237lbs) – 10.8lbs lower than for the first meeting.

The weigh-in results shocked everyone

Getty Images – Getty

The weigh-in results shocked everyone

There had been plenty of speculation in the build-up about the physiques of both men.

Many observers noticed that AJ appeared to have slimmed down significantly, which proved true on the scales.

While others believed that Ruiz Jr had also lost weight, which proved to be completely false.

Joshua is the lightest hes ever been for a world title fight

Getty Images – Getty

Joshua is the lightest hes ever been for a world title fight

Ruiz Jr opted not to take his vest off

Getty Images – Getty

Ruiz Jr opted not to take his vest off

In the aftermath of the weigh-in, the champion’s trainer Manny Robles suggested the scales may have failed as he claimed Ruiz Jr only weighed around 273lbs.

He then reassessed and decided the scale likey wasn’t the problem as Joshua’s weight was accurate.

Instead he theorised that the reading must have been because Ruiz Jr weighed himself with his phone and wallet in his pocket, as well as while also wearing his sombrero.

Anthony Joshua is seeking to regain the heavyweight titles

Getty Images – Getty

Anthony Joshua is seeking to regain the heavyweight titles

Andy Ruiz Jr intends to retain the belts

Getty Images – Getty

Andy Ruiz Jr intends to retain the belts

Ruiz Jr previously stated that he intended to be around a stone lighter for the rematch.

He told USA Today: “I want to be more toned. Just shock the world even more, you know? I’ll have more ability, more speed, more power if I turn the little flab I have into muscle.

“I’m not trying to be with six-pack abs and big muscles and all that. None of that, you know. But just look a little different and more lean.

“That’s something I’m working on now, choosing the right foods. If not, I would be eating a three-patty hamburger with bacon and all kinds of cheese.

The pair faced off one final time before tomorrow’s rematch

Getty Images – Getty

The pair faced off one final time before tomorrow’s rematch

“People need to understand that I came this far being chubby and all that. Imagine how far I could go actually being in good shape and looking good.

“It’s going to work in my advantage. I know it’s going to work. I’m going to feel a lot better and have more ability. I’d love to be at 250/255lbs, but just be fit and be solid.

“Now that I have the right team behind me and the right equipment and all that, I think it’s going to work out for my benefit and it’s going to work out in my favour.

“The main thing is just to stay focused.’’