World Heavyweight Ranking: Anthony Joshua Drops To Number Four

According to Ring Magazine publishment, Nigerian-British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, is now number four in the world heavyweight ranking.

The development comes after the former unified world heavyweight champion was defeated by Andy Ruiz Jr.

PREMIER NEWS recalls Ruiz Jr was crowned as the unified heavyweight champion after he defeated Joshua at Madison Square Garden.

Joshua is a place behind Ruiz Jr who defeated him in the seventh round.

Tyson Fury is now the best heavyweight in the world, while American Deontay Wilder is number two.

Joshua’s compatriot, Dillian Whyte, finishes off the top five.

With a fight against Oscar Rivas coming up this month, Whyte will have an opportunity to put some pressure on the leading four in the heavyweight division.