By Jordan Seward For Mailonline
Published: 09:13 BST, 4 June 2019 | Updated: 09:31 BST, 4 June 2019
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Eddie Hearn has rejected claims Anthony Joshua suffered a panic attack before his extraordinary defeat against Andy Ruiz Jnr.
The rumour mill has been in overdrive since Joshua's shock stoppage loss to Ruiz last weekend which saw the first ever Mexican world heavyweight champion crowned.
However, Joshua's promoter has dismissed all speculation surrounding the Brit's well-being ahead of Sunday's fight.
Anthony Joshua suffered a shock knockout defeat against Andy Ruiz Jnr at the weekend
It was claimed that Joshua wanted to pull out after having a panic attack moments before his ring-walk and some have used it as explanation for his delayed entrance and father's reaction to the end of the fight.
Joshua, who had been badly disorientated and knocked down four times during his brutal defeat at the hands of Ruiz Jnr, had to restrain his 'upset' father Robert as he tried to confront Hearn in the ring after the fight.
Hearn responded to the rumour this week, saying on Twitter: 'Panic
