Anthony Joshua raises eyebrows by insisting on sparring just two days out from clash with Pulev
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua raises eyebrows by insisting on sparring just two days out from clash with Pulev

Daily Mail  

After a cordial bump of fists with his challenger, Anthony Joshua left his final press conference on Thursday evening in hope of a few more shots from his sparring partners. It has been a curious aspect of the build up to Saturday's clash with Kubrat Pulev for the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles that Joshua is still engaging in sparring of any description so close to the first bell. It is curious that Anthony Joshua is engaging in sparring sessions so close to Saturday's fight Joshua will take on mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev at the SSE Arena in Wembley The view from the Joshua camp is that there is no cause for alarm, and that the exchanges, in the words of his trainer Rob McCracken, have amounted to little more than 'tippy tappy stuff'. Joshua will be defending his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles against the Bulgarian Joshua also believes he acquired a tactical advantage from his stint as a sparring partner for Wladimir Klitschko in 2014, when the Ukrainian was preparing to inflict Pulev's only defeat in 29 fights.

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On This Day in 2020 – Anthony Joshua beats Kubrat Pulev to retain four titles
1 year ago

On This Day in 2020 – Anthony Joshua beats Kubrat Pulev to retain four titles

The Independent  

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Anthony Joshua slammed by Carl Froch for criticising ex-coach Rob McCracken
1 year, 5 months ago

Anthony Joshua slammed by Carl Froch for criticising ex-coach Rob McCracken

The Independent  

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Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev in ninth round to set up potential Tyson Fury fight
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev in ninth round to set up potential Tyson Fury fight

Firstpost  

An agreement in principle for Anthony Joshua and WBC champion Tyson Fury to finally go head-to-head has been in place since earlier this year. Anthony Joshua said he wants to unify all four world heavyweight boxing titles in an all-British clash with Tyson Fury after a dominant ninth round knockout of Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev at London’s Wembley Arena on Saturday. …

Anthony Joshua faces Kubrat Pulev test on return to ring as Tyson Fury lies in wait
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua faces Kubrat Pulev test on return to ring as Tyson Fury lies in wait

Firstpost  

Former Olympic champion Joshua defends his IBF, WBA and WBO belts at Wembley Arena against the veteran Bulgarian in front of 1,000 fans, limited in number by coronavirus restrictions. London: Anthony Joshua takes on Kubrat Pulev on his return to the ring in London on Saturday, with one eye on a potential all-British heavyweight unification bout against Tyson Fury. This …

Anthony Joshua retains heavyweight belts with ninth-round knockout of Kubrat Pulev
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua retains heavyweight belts with ninth-round knockout of Kubrat Pulev

LA Times  

Anthony Joshua retained his world heavyweight titles with a ninth-round knockout of Kubrat Pulev on Saturday, potentially setting up an all-British fight against Tyson Fury to be undisputed champion of boxing’s marquee division. After months of boxing fights in empty British venues, up to 1,000 spectators — a limited number that included boxing royalty in Floyd Mayweather — were inside …

Anthony Joshua, Kubrat Pulev to fight at lighter weights, get into altercation at weigh-in
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua, Kubrat Pulev to fight at lighter weights, get into altercation at weigh-in

Firstpost  

Joshua pointed a finger in Pulev’s face as they exchanged words while beefy security guards kept the peace during their weigh-in for Saturday’s bout. London: Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Kubrat Pulev jawed at each other through black face masks Friday on the eve of their title fight at Wembley Arena. “AJ said, ‘Who have you beaten?’ Pulev said, …

Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: Fighting talk from Pulev but Joshua says he's heard it all before
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: Fighting talk from Pulev but Joshua says he's heard it all before

The Hindu  

Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua and Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev pulled off their masks and engaged in face-to-face verbal sparring on Friday at their weigh-in for Saturday's title clash. I'll show the whole world tomorrow that I am much better than him,” the Bulgarian told Sky Sports. Tomorrow evening, new world champion.” Joshua, who will be the clear favourite in front …

Joshua defending titles vs Pulev with Fury fight on horizon - boxing news - sportstar
4 years ago

Joshua defending titles vs Pulev with Fury fight on horizon - boxing news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua has never been so close to a shot at being the undisputed world heavyweight champion. A robust, hardened 39-year-old Bulgarian, Pulev will get the chance to blow a turbulent heavyweight division wide open again when he fights Joshua at Wembley Arena in London on Saturday as a mandatory challenger. "I like that people are talking more about Joshua …

Anthony Joshua defending titles vs Kubrat Pulev with Tyson Fury fight on horizon
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua defending titles vs Kubrat Pulev with Tyson Fury fight on horizon

Firstpost  

A robust, hardened 39-year-old Bulgarian, Pulev will get the chance to blow a turbulent heavyweight division wide open again when he fights Joshua at Wembley Arena in London on Saturday as a mandatory challenger. “It is not insulting to me … I am happy because while he is thinking about fighting somebody else, he is underestimating me.” Joshua is insisting …

Anthony Joshua will 'bag at least £10M from his world title defence against Kubrat Pulev'
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua will 'bag at least £10M from his world title defence against Kubrat Pulev'

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua will reportedly bag a cool £10million prize pot from his heavyweight world title defence against Kubrat Pulev. Anthony Joshua will get a handsome payday from his world title defence against Kubrat Pulev Bulgarian Pulev will earn £3million from Saturday's fight - £7m less than the world champion There are no set purses for the fight, and both men …

Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua has revealed that he would love to fight Andy Ruiz Jr one more time – just so he can knock him out. Joshua suffered a shocking first defeat of his professional career at the hands of the Mexican in New York last year, with the Brit dropped four times before being stopped in the seventh round. Anthony Joshua …

Kubrat Pulev confident of derailing potential Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury clash with upset win
4 years ago

Kubrat Pulev confident of derailing potential Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury clash with upset win

Firstpost  

The 39-year-old Bulgarian, the mandatory challenger for Joshua’s IBF title, is in London after their planned bout in June was postponed due to the coronavirus. London: Kubrat Pulev is confident he can derail plans for an all-British undisputed heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury by defeating Joshua in London on Saturday. Pulev, whose only defeat came in a …

Kubrat Pulev warns Anthony Joshua he 'sees lots of mistakes' in champion's game
4 years ago

Kubrat Pulev warns Anthony Joshua he 'sees lots of mistakes' in champion's game

Daily Mail  

Kubrat Pulev is convinced Anthony Joshua is still vulnerable to the weaknesses that were brutally exposed by Andy Ruiz Jnr last year. That second fight saw a change to a far more conservative style by Joshua, but Pulev — who challenges for the Brit’s IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles at Wembley Arena on Saturday — sees ‘a lot …

Anthony Joshua looks 'sharp, fast and SPITEFUL' ahead of clash versus Pulev, claims Eddie Hearn
4 years ago

Anthony Joshua looks 'sharp, fast and SPITEFUL' ahead of clash versus Pulev, claims Eddie Hearn

Daily Mail  

Eddie Hearn has claimed that Anthony Joshua intends to 'dissect' Kubrat Pulev prior to knocking him out. Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua is looking sharp, fast and spiteful ahead of his fight Hearn believes that Joshua will 'dissect' Kubrat Pulev prior to 'brutally' knocking him out Hearn also stated that Joshua gave Wladimir Klitschko too much respect in 2017 and …

Joshua and Pulev reschedule world heavyweight title fight for December - Boxing - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Joshua and Pulev reschedule world heavyweight title fight for December - Boxing - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles for the first time this year when it was confirmed he will face Kubrat Pulev on Dec. 12 in London. Joshua’s WBA, IBF, and WBO titles will be on the line in his first home fight in more than two years, his promotion company Matchroom announced on Friday. Joshua and Pulev each …

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