If he does that and then beats Wilder and/or Fury...then yeah. And this is coming from the HW division's biggest skeptic.
Yeah like IB said - its whoever's undisputed. A few lighter weights that could contest for the honour as well.
Yeh, this is a perfect answer. But ... don't forget the winner of the fight between Charr and Bryan for the prestigious WBA Regular belt. It will only be upon defeat of one of these two that we will truly know who is the one true Heavyweight Champion!
...and even that person won't be the real WBA champ until looming threat Fres Oquendo is dealt with at last! (preferably Shannon Briggs too)
OK, Andy Ruiz beats Joshua, Wilder/Fury, Charr/Bryan ... then defends against Fres ... then and only then he can consider himself to be the 'face of boxing'.
Do not underestimate Ruiz,, he is much better than he looks. It all depends on him, he can surprise us all and just might do it.
C'mon guys quit the jibes & barbs at Ruiz. He took on the supposedly super heavyweight sensation & kicked his ass. He won LEGITIMATELY there was no controversy or suspect judging. Andy Ruiz is The Heavyweight Champion of the World & he fully deserves the title. Joshua will have his chance at revenge if or when the rematch occurs