Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev to retain heavyweight world titles

ByReuters

Updated 13/12/2020 at 00:18 GMT

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Bulgarian challenger Kubrat Pulev to retain his IBF, WBO and WBA belts at Wembley Arena on Saturday.

Anthony Joshua punches Kubrat Pulev during the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO World Heayweight Title fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev

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Anthony Joshua retained his IBF, WBO and WBA after beating Kubrat Pulev.

The 31-year-old Briton was close to winning when he floored Pulev in the third round after a sweet right hand but the challenger recovered to test the home favourite in front of a limited crowd of 1,000.

Pulev, 39, remained dangerous, without causing Joshua many anxious moments, but there was no escape in the ninth.

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Joshua landed a clubbing right upper-cut which sent Pulev to the canvas. The Bulgarian got back to his feet but Joshua connected with another huge right hand to end the contest.

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