Andy Ruiz Jr to fight Anthony Joshua

    American Andy Ruiz Jr has been named as the replacement fighter to go up against Britain’s unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

    Joshua, 29, was due to face Jarrell Miller at Madison Square Garden but Miller failed drug tests, forcing him out of the bout.

    California-born Ruiz, 29, has fought for a world title once before and is likely to be confirmed as Joshua's opponent for his US debut on Tuesday.

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