Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr both look to have shed weight since their first heavyweight clash.
The rivals took to the ring in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night to work out in front of fans ahead of their rematch on Saturday.
Joshua looked to have noticeably slimmed down in a bid to carry less muscle mass while Ruiz appeared to have trimmed a few inches off his waist.
Of Ruiz, promoter Eddie Hearn said: Hes definitely lost weight because his trousers are falling down, he's definitely done a few inches off the waist."
Joshua added: "[Before] I would be three months in the gym, three months promoting. This time I spent six months in the gym and that's why you see a boxer's lean physique."
Trainer Dave Coldwell added: "He looks slender and sleek. He looks built for speed and mobility.
"The elasticity of his muscles looks better. We will see a faster and better-balanced AJ. I think he's under 17 stone."
Most onlookers agreed with one fan tweeting: "Ruiz beat him when out of shape I hate to think now hes in shape what he will do. Also how will Joshua handle his own weight loss?"
Meanwhile, Joshua said he expects to face Ruiz for a third time later in their careers.
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The Brit was dropped four times by the chubby heavyweight in New York in the summer and stopped in the seventh round.
He quickly triggered his rematch clause but does not expect this weekend's sequel to settle matters.
He was on my mind five weeks before June 1 because that is when he came in, he added.
Hes going to be on my mind forever. Were all going to fight. If hes dedicated to the game we will definitely see each other a third time down the line.
This wont be the last time I see Andy Ruiz in the ring.
I think we make for good fights. Theres definitely a knock out in this fight, thats what the people want to see - blood shed and knockouts.
I feel it in my heart, Im confident and I believe in myself that I will be victorious. Youre going to see fireworks.
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Boxing fans react to Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz's weight after workouts - Mirror Online
