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How to watch Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr rematch: live stream options and TV channel information for the UK

Anthony Joshua is at a crossroads in his professional career - AFP
Anthony Joshua is at a crossroads in his professional career - AFP

Anthony Joshua is preparing for a pivotal rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr just six months after a shock defeat against the Mexican-American in New York.

Ruiz felled Joshua four times in a stunning seven-round victory, and Joshua is now fighting to stay in the conversation at the top of the heavyweight division.

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are due to fight at the start of 2020 and another defeat could leave Joshua with a long wait to face either, having once seemed destined for unification bout.

Joshua-Ruiz 2 takes place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on December 7.

Here is how you can ensure you do not miss a moment of the action on another big night for British boxing.

What TV channel will it be on?

The fight is being shown on Sky Box Office in the UK, which is on channel 491 for standard definition and channel 492 for high definition.

How much will it cost to watch?

Watching live on Sky Sports Box Office will cost viewers in the UK £24.95 - €27.95 for those in the Republic of Ireland - plus an extra £5 if booked over the phone on the day of the fight. All 'self-service' booking options such as via remote control or online remain free of additional charges.

How to watch the fight in the UK?

For those with Sky:

Subscribers can purchase the fight online here, through their box or online the telephone - 03442 410 888. If you're calling from the Republic of Ireland, it's: 0818 220 225.

Anthony Joshua facing Andy Ruiz Jr in New York - Credit: PA
Andy Ruiz's victory over Anthony Joshua was one of the sport's great shocks Credit: PA

For those with BT TV:

Sky Sports Box Office is also available on BT TV and can be purchased on channel 496 or by searching for the event in the BT Player.

How can I live stream the fight?

You can stream the fight live using the Sky Sports Box Office App on mobile devices and online - order here.

The NOW TV Smart Stick or NOW TV box is also an option for fans wanting to order the fight.

Those in the United States can stream the fight on various DAZN platforms, including Chromecast, iOS, Android, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. A one-month subscription will cost $19.99.

What have the fighters been saying?

Ruiz on facing a slimmed down Joshua: 

"I saw videos where he looked slimmer. I don't know if that's an advantage or a disadvantage.

"I don't know if he will take the punches as well as he did when he weighed more."

"Me? People are saying I lost too much weight, I won't be strong, he will move me around. I am losing eight pounds from what I weighed on June 1. I'll still be the same, I'll still be strong."

Joshua on that knockout punch:

"Why did I say it was a punch from the gods? Because I train in a certain way that means he shouldn't hit me with that shot. So I said it was sent from the gods.

"But for him, for Andy? That's the shot he landed because he trained for it.

"I don't worry too much what he's doing. He knows what he's doing. I have to focus on myself."