The boxing world and sports bettors are in for another treat this weekend, as Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua meet in a much-anticipated rematch.

They met for the first time on June 1, when the underdog Ruiz (33-1, 22 knockouts) stopping Joshua in the seventh round. Ruiz defied the 11:1 odds against him and emerged with three of the four major heavyweight titles … and, yet, the champion is the underdog again!

Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) looks for revenge against the only boxer who has ever defeated him.

Ruiz vs Joshua II betting odds and lines

Per BetMGM, Joshua (-250) enters as the favorite to win the rematch.

New Jersey BetMGM Ruiz-Joshua II Prop Bet

Bet $1, WIN $100 in free bets if either Anthony Joshua or Andy Ruiz Jr. get knocked down during their fight Saturday, December 7, 2019. Bet Now!
New customer offer, visit BetMGM for terms and conditions

New to sports betting? -250 odds gives Joshua an implied 71.43% chance to win, which is 2/5 in fractional. A $10 wager on Joshua to win returns just a $4 profit.

Meanwhile, Ruiz Jr. enters as the +188 underdog vs. Joshua, per BetMGM. That’s a 34.72% implied chance of victory. And it’s much more profitable on the betting side, as a $10 wager here returns an $18.80 profit if Ruiz Jr. can make lightning strike twice in six months.

Related

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua: odds, picks and best bets

BetMGM has the odds of this one being a draw at +3300. As for the predicted length of time, the oddsmakers don’t like this one going the full 12 rounds, which has +275 odds on it. Anything less than 12 is the heavily favored oddsmaker point of view, coming in at -400.

 

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua II
Viewing information

When is the Ruiz-Joshua II rematch?

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019

Where are Ruiz and Joshua fighting?

Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, at the Diriyah Arena

What time is the Ruiz-Joshua fight?

The event is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET with the main event scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch Ruiz-Joshua II?

It will be streamed on DAZN. Subscribe to DAZN now.

Where can I bet on Ruiz-Joshua II?

If you’re in New Jersey, hit up BetMGM and take part in its special boxing prop bet.

 

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services.  Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.