Andy Ruiz Jr is hoping to become Mexico's first heavyweight world champion.
File: Anthony Joshua during a media session at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on 19 April 2017.will defend his titles against California-based Mexican Andy Ruiz Jr in New York on June 1, the Briton's promoter announced on Wednesday.
"I want to be one of those greats like Chavez, Tyson, Holyfield, Lennox Lewis. I want to be in that category. This is my time, this is my chance." The fight will be 2012 Olympic super-heavyweight champion Joshua's first title bout outside of Britain.Ruiz, also 29, has a record of 32 wins, 21 by knockout, and one defeat -- his loss coming in a majority decision against New Zealander Joseph Parker in Auckland in 2016 for the vacant WBO belt."Ruiz is a different kind of challenge but one I embrace," said Joshua.
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