The fact that world champion Joshua was repeatedly knocked and knocked out by runner-up Andy Ruiz Jr. in this summer's title fight in New York was one of the biggest gossips in boxing history.

Afterwards, the British was severely criticized for his efforts and in some camps he is now sentenced to the weekend's big return meeting in Saudi Arabia.

But Swedish Badou Jack backs Joshua and sends a boot to all the critics.

"Suddenly he's sweeping?"

- I don't understand why Anthony Joshua gets so much hate !? He lost a match, who cares? Most great champions have lost but recovered, Jack writes in social media and continues:

- He has won Olympic gold and became world heavyweight champion after only 16 professional matches. But now that he has lost a match, is he suddenly a crap and a garbage? People are so fake and 99 percent of you would never say anything to him eye to eye.

"Joshua has his back against the wall"

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn says the star is "extremely focused" ahead of Saturday's return meeting with Ruiz Jr.

- Everybody patted Anthony on the shoulder and told him that he was the best in the world, now he is facing instead of doubt and criticism. He has his back against the wall right now and then he is a dangerous coward. It will be a thriller on Saturday, says Hearn.