Anthony Joshua has successfully defended his WBA, WBO and IBF titles after defeating Kubrat Pulev by TKO in the 9th Round on Saturday night, December 12.
The 31-year-old Briton last fought in Saudi Arabia when he won his titles back from Andy Ruiz Jr. in December 2019.
On the night against Pulev, not much was seen in the first round as Anthony Joshua stood-off his challenger, wondering why he isn't all-guns blazing like he was in 2014 vs Klitschko.
In Pound 2, Pulev's gloves pulled off to the laughs of the Bulgarian as Joshua was the first to really unload to a huge roar from the crowd.
There was nothing so spectacular in Round 4, but AJ landed a big right late in the 5th round, but he couldn't follow up this time as he did in the third.In Round 3, a massive right and then shot after shot after Joshua exploded but Pulev managed to walk away from AJ and was given a count by the official. AJ then scores another knockdown!
Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev saw a masterclass from the Briton. Photo: Andrew Couldridge
The 6th Round saw the Bulgarian show some glimpses as he produced more frequency, knowing he needed to be pro-active. Joshua, nonetheless, evaded most of his efforts and has a smile on his face as he initiates counter-jab mode.
In Round 7, AJ re-introduces the straight right/left hook combo a couple of times, combining it with uppercuts, but Pulev did well to soak up the pressure.
AJ put up more aggressive show in Round 8 and it eventually paid off in the following round dropping Pulev for a third time in the fight. And then a fourth; with seconds left in round nine, the official counts Pulev down! Joshua wins by TKO.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has vowed to knock his countryman Anthony Joshua out in the third round.
The 32-year-old made the comments in a short clip posted on his official Twitter page after watching his fellow Briton beat Bulgarian opposition Kubrat Pulev at the O2 Arena.
This Joshua's second straight win after reclaiming his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles from Andy Ruiz Jr about a year ago in Saudi Arabia.
Photo by Andrew Couldridge/PA Images.
After the fight, Fury sent a message to the two-time heavyweight champions, saying they are squaring up next, adding that the 31-year-old has no place to hide now.
The Gypsy King also said that he will make it quick by beating his countryman in the second to the third round of the fight so they can all go back home in time. He said on Twitter:
"Anthony Joshua, it’s a matter of time..... ⏰ ⏰ ⏰ I’ll sp'ank you as I did Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) 2/3 rounds
Meanwhile Muhammadu Buhari the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has congratulated Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua for his win over Bulgarian fighter Kubrat Pulev.
Anthony Joshua was in his best form on Saturday night, December 12, as the Englishman knocked down his Bulgarian opponent in the ninth rounds of the big clash.
Before the fight, Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev explained that he was ready to inflict a big defeat on Anthony Joshua which he failed to get in London.
According to the statement made available by President Buhari's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina, the 77-year-old made it clear that Anthony Joshua has done well.
President Buhari also confirmed that Nigerians are solidly behind Anthony Joshua in his next fight against Tyson Fury.Buhari also described Anthony Joshua as an humble and well brought up man claiming that the boxing champion will go places in his professional career.
The fight against Tyson Fury will be a big one for Anthony Joshua considering how the Englishman has been talking since he defeated Deontay Wilder in his last fight.
Anthony Joshua hailed by President Buhari after boxing victory over Kubrat Pulev. Photo by Andrew Couldridge
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