Anthony Joshua will be three stone lighter than source y Ruiz Jr in their rematch, and weighed at his lowest ever for a world title fight.
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By weighing 16st 13lbs, with displayed a slimline physique all week, even whilst Ruiz Jr was thicker than before their first fight in 20st 3lbs joshua made a statement.
Ruiz Jr has grown in weight with over a stone since hammering Joshua in their first battle (he believed in last time at 19st 2lbs) while Joshua has drastically reduced from 17st 9lbs.
Their entire world heavyweight championship battle would be based on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday, using ring-walks at 8.45pm.
Asked if he was surprised at the significant difference in fat, Joshua told Sky Sports News:Not really, hes a big lad. It is a difference. The games art is to hit and not get hit.
I will absolutely be beating him to the punch.
He is a big lad, I am a big lad, and we all hit hard no matter.
The physical things is finished. It is all about the psychological now. Aligning my body and my own thoughts.
I will be victorious.
In my, I am confident. But I must prove it.
I feel great. The weigh-in is important however, as heavyweights, it is irrelevant because skills pay the bills.
Joshua argued earlier this week that his assignment to avenge conquer Ruiz Jr had beena marathon not a sprint, and his weigh-in result would be the strongest sign yet he intends to haul the new champion into the next rounds.
For Ruiz Jrs role, he questioned last month if shedding muscle mass proved to be a fantastic idea for Joshua, wonderingif he will take the punches as well.
However, Mexicos first world heavyweight champion posted surprising results at Fridays weigh-in, after also making noises from the build-up he had lost weight.
He intended tofeel mild so that its much easier to maneuver on his feet according to his nutritionist and chef.
Ruiz Jr stated himselfI am losing eight pounds from what I weighed [prior to the very first battle ] but has instead put on over a stone.
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