Anthony Joshua has successfully defended his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world titles following his ninth round knock out victory over Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night in London.
The Nigeria-born British champion successfully knocked out his Bulgarian challenger in a dramatic but yet entertaining face-off.
Saturday’s contest between Joshua and Pulev began predictablely on a cagey note as both men appeared very cautious and exchanged jabs intermittently.
Joshua began to take the fight to Pulev in the second round by initiating combinations of hooks and uppercuts from the left and right,making his opponent wobbly however pulev remained defensive as he absorbed a number of body jabs and tried to close the distance.
Three consecutive uppercuts from Anthony Joshua left Pulev in a state of dilemma during the seventh round but still the tough Bulgarian would not give in.
Joshua found another knockdown in the 9th round which ended the fight as a brutal right punch put Pulev down for the win.
Joshua in his post-fight interview said: “I stuck to what I know best, boxing, looking at where I’m gonna put my shots, put them together.“When they’re successful, they’re successful, it’s less talk and more action.”
Asked whether he wants the challenge of facing Fury, he replied: “Of course I want a challenge.
Joshua’s knockout win was watched by a crowd of 1,000 people including a boxing great Floyd Mayweather.
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