Published 17:33 IST, March 3rd 2020

Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev bout confirmed for June 20, fans go berserk

Anthony Joshua is going to fight the Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev in his next title defence on June 20, 2020 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Here are fan reactions.

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Anthony Joshua excited entire boxing community by confirming his next title defence against Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev on June 20, 2020. ‘high-volt’ heavyweight contest between Anthony Joshua (C) and Kubrat Pulev is going to take place at Tottenham Hotspur stium where Joshua will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO, and IBO heavyweight belts. After avenging his first and only loss of boxing career against Andy Ruiz Jr on December 7, Anthony Joshua retained his heavyweight titles. However, his upcoming opponent Kubrat Pulev has lost only once in his career and he can impose a huge threat to Anthony Joshua’s legacy on June 20.

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Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: Joshua vs Pulev fight details

Despite hinting at a potential fight against WBC Champion Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua’s manr Eddie Hearn went on to confirm ‘Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev’ through his official Instagram handle. British heavyweight champion (Anthony Joshua) also confirmed bout and boxing fans have been buzzing with excitement since n. Anthony Joshua’s victory over Andy Ruiz Jr has overshowed his loss in original fight. However, Kubrat Pulev is expected to be a ‘tough challenge’ for Briton.

Kubrat Pulev boasts of a sensational boxing record of 28 wins with one loss. Anthony Joshua’s record res 23 victories with one loss. Thus, Kubrat Pulev can become new IBO, IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight champion of world by handing Anthony Joshua his second defeat of boxing career. Here’s how boxing fans reacted to mega fight.

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