Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr.
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Anthony Joshua
"AJ"
33-4-0VS
Andy Ruiz Jr.
"Destroyer"
38-2-133-4-0
Record38-2-1
89%
Win Rate93%
0%
KO %0%
198cm
Height188cm
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Reach—
36
Age36
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Stance—
37
Total Bouts41
Physical Comparison
Anthony Joshua stands 198cm tall compared to Andy Ruiz Jr.'s 188cm — a 10cm height advantage that could allow Joshua to control range and use the jab effectively.
Record & Experience
Anthony Joshua brings a record of 33-4-0 across 37 professional bouts (89% win rate).Andy Ruiz Jr. enters with 38-2-1 from 41 fights (93% win rate).
Andy Ruiz Jr. has the experience edge with 41 bouts compared to 37 — that's 4 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Age & Career Stage
Both fighters are 36 years old — this is a matchup between contemporaries at the same point in their careers.
Key Factors
Joshua's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to control distance
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Jr.'s Path to Victory
- • Higher win percentage (93% vs 89%)
- • Greater professional experience (41 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms