Home/Boxing

Anthony Joshua seemed to be in good spirits while discussing his match with Pulev. AJ is set to face Kubrat Pulev on the 20th of June with all his belts on the line.

Speaking to WilliamHill Joshua said:
‘’Yeah, he’s my mandatory challenger. He knows his way around the ring. he’s had his chance at the top level and now he’s back with much more experience. He’s a boxer-puncher as well similar to what I am so it will be an interesting match. I predict a round 11 knockout. Good luck to him!”.

Kubrat Pulev presents a strong case against Anthony Joshua. Kubrat has been in and around the top for a while and is on an unbeaten run since 2014. The Bulgarian giant is a force to be reckoned with and should not be overlooked. While most fans want to see Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua this fight is something that can’t be overlooked.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

READ: “I Didn’t Get Knocked Out”: Andy Ruiz Has a Classy Response to Deontay Wilder’s Criticism

Will Anthony Joshua be the favorite against Kubrat Pulev?

Anthony Joshua has lost to a ‘Boxer-puncher’ before. Andy Ruiz highlighted several weaknesses before securing the KO. Despite this Joshua is still the favorite. His boxing acumen and technical abilities place him a class apart from most boxers. He is an extremely smart boxer who can go the distance as well as deliver a killer knockout. He has achieved a lot for the time he has been in the sport.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Another reason why AJ is the favorite is that he Tko’ ed Wladimir Klitschko. The same boxer who bullied Pulev back in 2014.

This is surely a fight to watch given what’s at stake.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

What do you think? Will Joshua repeat history? Or will Pulev overcome his weaknesses in the rematch?

READ: Paris Fury Wants Tyson Fury to ‘Stop’ After Anthony Joshua- “It’s a Dangerous Sport”