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The internet went agog in the early hours of Sunday following Anthony Joshua’s shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr on his debut in the United States.

Ruiz, who stunned the British fighter with a “TKO” in the seventh round to become Mexico’s first ever world heavyweight champion, walked away from Madison Square Garden with all of Joshua’s titles — including the WBA, WBO and IBF crowns.

Joshua immediately took to Twitter to congratulate his opponent.

This is Andy’s night, congratulations Champ 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/5gE8uFx4MG

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— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) June 2, 2019

The British fighter’s surprise loss to a fighter many fans had either never heard of, or knew little about, stirred reactions on social media platforms.

Deontay Wilder, American heavyweight, who Joshua has long been expected to fight, took to Twitter to slam the British fighter.

He wasn’t a true champion. His whole career was consisted of lies, contradictions and gifts.
Facts and now we know who was running from who!!!!#TilThisDay

— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) June 2, 2019

“He wasn’t a true champion. His whole career was consisted of lies, contradictions and gifts. Facts and now we know who was running from who!!!!,” he wrote.

Prior to the fight, Joshua had said he wanted to fight Tyson Fury, another British fighter, following his bout with Ruiz. Fury tweeted to Joshua after the fight.

We have our back and Forth’s but @anthonyfjoshua changed his stars through life. heavyweight boxing, these things happen, rest up, recover, regroup and come again 👊🏼

— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) June 2, 2019

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“We have our back and Forth’s but @anthonyfjoshua changed his stars through life. heavyweight boxing, these things happen, rest up, recover, regroup and come again,” Fury wrote on Twitter.

Here are what some other Twitter users had to say about Joshua’s defeat.

Ruiz defeated Anthony Joshua and you want to force six pack abs on me.
I don't want.
😩😏 pic.twitter.com/PFSAr8hpE9

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— sɛnˈseɪ (@Sobsoil) June 2, 2019

My theory: I think this Mexican fuck and his crew kidnapped Joshua's mom, if he doesn't lose the match she dies… Asides that or it was a fixed match. pic.twitter.com/SkIAOk0WH8

— The Duke of Enugu (@jst_dubem) June 2, 2019

I see too many people celebrating Joshua’s loss. I am sad for them. In the end, you never really know who’s on your side until you take that unusual L. It’s all good.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 2, 2019

The next time Anthony Joshua sees Drake 😂😂 the curse continues #AJBXNG pic.twitter.com/K9E6HuAgX3

— Muyiwa (@Mussprince_seal) June 2, 2019

Andy Ruiz after he saw Joshua take a pic with drake.. pic.twitter.com/YojKuttqLd

— Tweeter🕊 (@EmJobz) June 2, 2019

This guy beat Anthony Joshua and now I’m never going to the fucking gym again. Pass me a sausage roll and a pint, this is my year. pic.twitter.com/kg6b1gtvJ9

— Jimmy Hart (@JimmyHart_) June 2, 2019

https://twitter.com/Terzulum0/status/1135110305477013504

This guy beat Anthony Joshua. I'm never going fucking gym again, pass me a paranta, some ghee, maybe a pizza slice and some falooda too. pic.twitter.com/DIk9NJIAVD

— Apna Squad (@ApnaSquad) June 2, 2019

*After Ruiz defeated Joshua

Drake in a concert

Drake: Heyoo! Who wants a picture with me? pic.twitter.com/1LdrdXJYuG

— Sabiboy👑🚀⭕⭕ (@Victor_Akanz) June 2, 2019

Going to gym always doesn’t guarantee fitness. Sometimes potbelly will win over 6 packs. Ruiz to Joshua. Lol pic.twitter.com/xth4ObuY6a

— Nυngυa Jon Snow (@Posterboi_) June 2, 2019

When you bet your annual salary on Joshua… pic.twitter.com/OJNMgOn9ig

— R. (@alrhemist) June 2, 2019

https://twitter.com/DolanShergar/status/1135119337214398465

Anthony Joshua returning to the TL to post topless videos pic.twitter.com/wRjDAjPt0H

— JaySev (@JaySev__) June 2, 2019

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