• Controversial rematch takes place in Saudi on 7 December• Former world champion refuses to comment on weight targetAnthony Joshua has bristled at suggestions that he could be mentally scarred by his shock stoppage defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in June, telling reporters he has “not become a pussy overnight”.
The 30-year-old, who looked lean and mean in advance of next month’s controversial WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title rematch with Ruiz in
Saudi Arabia, also denied claims made by the former champion David Haye that his sparring before the first fight with the Mexican-American had been too soft. “We haven’t done anything differently mentally,” said Joshua. “I am a champion. I walked into a
boxing gym and three years later I was Olympic champion. I have had one loss but I am not about to become a pussy overnight and not be able to fight.”