Wooow! What an incredible night of boxing! I'm grateful to Ed Mulholland and Matchroom Boxing for the opportunity to photograph this (and what turned out to be) historical night. Joshua is a Matchroom fighter so of course I was rooting for him to win. I kept shooting, but I (as was everyone else around me) was in complete shock when Joshua went down each time. It was truly a bittersweet moment because as a Mexican American (just like Andy) I couldn't help, but be happy for him too for this accomplishment. Against all odds, he and his team did it. A big thank you to Canon for the extra gear during fight week, including a 400 mm lens I used from my auxiliary spot.
All photos taken on June 1, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Battle for the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion belts: Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz.
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz after his heavyweight championship bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz is interviewed after his heavyweight championship bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz after his heavyweight championship bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz at the post fight conference after his heavyweight championship bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz at the post fight conference after his heavyweight championship bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Andy RuizJune 1, 2019; New York City, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz at the post fight conference after his heavyweight championship bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing USA