One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz
One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz

One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz

2019Movie39 minEnglish

'One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz' is a comprehensive look at the night Andy Ruiz pulled off the biggest boxing upset in decades.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: Matchroom BoxingGenres: Sports, Boxing

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the heavyweight championship bout between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. on June 1, 2019, at Madison Square Garden. It details the lead-up to the fight, the shocking upset where Ruiz Jr. defeated Joshua, and the immediate aftermath of this momentous event in boxing history. The film explores the unexpected turn of events that saw Ruiz Jr. become the unified WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion.

Critical Reception

As a live sporting event and subsequent documentary release, critical reception often focuses on the fight's dramatic impact and historical significance rather than traditional cinematic reviews. The fight itself is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in modern boxing history, receiving widespread acclaim from sports journalists and fans for its thrilling action and unexpected outcome.

What Reviewers Say

  • A shocking upset that redefined the heavyweight division.
  • An electrifying and unpredictable boxing match.
  • A historic night that will be remembered for years to come.

Google audience: Audience reactions largely celebrated the monumental upset and the thrilling nature of the fight, with many praising the underdog victory and the high level of competition displayed by both fighters.

Fun Fact

Andy Ruiz Jr. took the fight on just five weeks' notice as a late replacement for Jarrell Miller, who was pulled due to a failed drug test.

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