Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz odds: Betting guide to world heavyweight title clash in New York

The Brit will defend his world titles at Madison Square Garden

Anthony Joshua puts his WBA, WBO and IBF world titles on the line against Andy Ruiz Jr tonight.

Joshua steps into the ring against Mexican Ruiz after American Jarrell Miller failed a drugs test in the run up.

It will be Joshua’s first taste of the American crowd and will want to impress what should be a sell out at Madison Square Garden.

Callum Smith and Katie Taylor join him on a stacked undercard with both defending their own world titles.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fight.

Fight odds

Joshua: 1/25

Ruiz: 10/1

By what method?

Joshua by Decision/Technical Decision 5/1

Joshua by KO 1/6

Draw 40/1

Ruiz by Points or Decision 33/1

Ruiz by KO 18/1

And in what round?

Joshua Round 1 KO 12/1

Joshua Round 2 KO 17/2

Joshua Round 3 KO 8/1

Joshua Round 4 KO 8/1

Joshua Round 5 KO 8/1

Joshua Round 6 KO 8/1

Joshua puts his unbeaten record on the line (PA)

Joshua Round 7 KO 17/2

Joshua Round 8 KO 9/1

Joshua Round 9 KO 12/1

Joshua Round 10 KO 14/1

Joshua Round 11 KO 25/1

Joshua Round 12 KO 30/1

What TV channel will it be on?

For those wanting to tune in it will once again be Sky Sports Box Office and is available for £19.99 in the UK.

The fight will also be available to stream online via the Sky Sports wesbite or NowTV.

Those who want to stream the fight in the US can do so for £19.99 on DAZN.

What’s at stake?

Joshua’s IBF, WBA (Super), WBO and IBO world heavyweight titles are on the line in this one. Plenty for Ruiz to gain, nothing for him to lose. It’s also Joshua’s US debut so a breakthrough on the other side of the pond could see him turn into a global superstar.

What are their records?

Joshua: 22 fights, 22 wins, 21 KOs.

Ruiz: 33 fights, 32 wins (21 KOs) and one defeat to Joseph Parker.

Andy Ruiz Jr stepped in at late notice (Getty)

When and where is the fight?

If you’re in the UK, it’s in the early hours of Sunday, 2nd June and it takes place at the Mecca of boxing: Madison Square Garden in New York City.

What time will the ring walks be?

The main event ring walks will likely take place around the 4am mark – but as with anything in boxing, it’s subject to change.

Are tickets still available?

They are indeed, starting from a hefty $171 and going all the way up to $5,000(!) if you’ve got some cash to splash. You can get them right here.

Katie Taylor looks to become undisputed champion in the women’s lightweight division (Getty)

What is the full fight schedule?

• Souleymane Cissoko vs Wladimir Hernandez
• Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle
• Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban
• Josh Kelly vs Ray Robinson
• Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon
• Callum Smith vs Hassan N’Dam
• Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz

Why isn’t Joshua fighting Miller?

The pair were originally scheduled to fight but Miller, despite accusing Joshua of taking PEDs, was actually taking performance-enhancing drugs himself.

He failed not one, not two, but three drugs tests (EPO, GW1516 and EPO) and was therefore not allowed to compete by the New York State Athletic Commission.

Prediction

Don’t underestimate Ruiz just because of how he looks. He is a very good fighter with blistering hand speed and if he can put some combinations together, could trouble Joshua. That said, it’s yet to be seen if he can take the sort of power that the Brit possesses. Joshua to win inside six.