Andy Ruiz Jr set to be named as Anthony Joshua opponent for New York bout (BBC)

Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to face American Andy Ruiz Jr in New York on 1 June.

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

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Ruiz will “do anything” to become world champion. Read more