Joshua to defend titles against Pulev on June 20

Anthony Joshua will defense his IBF, IBO and WBA heavyweight titles against mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev this summer.

According to reports in Bulgaria, the fight will happen on June 20 at Tottenham Hotspurs’ new stadium. Pulev’s promoter Bob Arum spoke to WBN on Thursday evening to confirm the only detail left was the venue.“As far as I’m concerned and representing Pulev, we’ve had a meeting of the minds with Eddie on the Joshua fight,” Arum exclusively told“I think Eddie is holding off on finalising it.

“I guess he’s negotiating. But as far as we are concerned, it’s going to be in London. It makes no difference in which stadium the fight takes place,” he added. By the time the bout goes ahead, which is an IBF stipulation, Joshua could be a belt lighter. Both the IBF and WBO wanted their number one given a shot, although Pulev got the nod over the WBO sanctioned Oleksandr Usyk.

The latter could now either battle it out for the vacant belt against Derek Chisora or be given the title outright.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

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