By . Joshua had already knocked down the plucky but one-dimensional Pulev three times — twice in the third round — when he unleashed a right hook that … One-two from Joshua. Lionesses legend Kelly Smith on what is takes to reach the top. England's T20 series reviewed and will Burnley get a Jimmy Anderson street? Commentary of Joshua v Pulev is on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Saturday from 22:00 GMT It remains to be seen exactly how Joshua plans to approach the fight. Kubrat Pulev vs Anthony Joshua! Boxing during the pandemic has proved profitable for underdogs. Last updated on 11 December 202011 December 2020.From the section Boxing. “I feel amazing. Result, latest news and reaction as Tyson Fury fight edges closer with knockout. Unless Joshua can break that style down, it could be an awkward night.". 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Joshua is heavy favourite with the bookies to retain his titles, but his Bulgarian opponent has other ideas. "You look at Pulev, a seasoned fighter all of his life, a hungry man," he told 5 Live Boxing. Will he stick with the 'hit and move' strategy that undid Ruiz in their December rematch? Pulev, 39, goaded Joshua as the unified world heavyweight champion took to the scales, drawing an animated reaction. Close. This is just another one.". “But I’m ready for a 12-round fight if that is the case, and if a shot lands and causes a lot of damage I will be looking to take him out – that doesn’t leave someone. Hearn admits he is nervous. "I will donate 50 per cent of the money I earn from the match with Joshua to the tireless heroes in the fight against the coronavirus," Pulev told German daily Bild on Sunday (Apr 5). BBC Radio 5 Live will be providing live commentary of Joshua vs Pulev from 10pm GMT. Joshua is heavy favourite with the bookies to retain his titles, but his Bulgarian opponent has other ideas. "Who worked on their craft? Published on December 13, 2020 (A commentary from England’s “Boxing Writer” originally appearing at Boxingwriter.co.uk after Saturday night’s KO title defense for Anthony Joshua in London.) LONDON: World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev near the end of the ninth round to retain his IBF, WBO and WBA belts at Wembley Arena on Saturday (Dec 12). "If he loses on Saturday, two fights and probably about £200m goes out of the window - that's the kind of pressure that the big guys at the top have to overcome," said boxing analyst Steve Bunce, who will form part of BBC Radio 5 Live's ringside commentary team. Video caption Commentary of Joshua v Pulev is on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Saturday from 22:00 GMT. “We see a lot of mistakes from Anthony,” said Pulev, who boasts a 28-1 record. Pulev was first to weigh-in and tipped the scales at 17 stone 1lbs, six pounds lighter than his last outing with Rydell Brooker in November 2019. “Now we need reality and I show the people. He has discovered his boxing brain. Tonight’s event will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office throughout the UK. Joshua was initially due to fight Pulev at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in October 2017 but the Bulgarian withdrew after suffering a shoulder injury in sparring. Or can he blend that approach with the knockout-chasing urgency of old and ultimately prove that his loss to Ruiz was the catalyst for improvement? I know how I feel for my father. I don't think Pulev will be able to withstand it. Pulev is reeling Joshua landing punch after punch, Pulev trapped in the corner. Vasyl Lomachenko, Dillian Whyte and Daniel Dubois are just some of the bookies' favourites counting the cost of huge losses in recent times. Kubrat Pulev will make his way to the ring with a record of 28 wins and 1 loss, with 14 of those wins by knock out. "He says he's doing it for his father and that's a big statement. he's turned his back. Joshua throws shots with both hands, but Pulev blocks it all, basically. I think Joshua wins. I want to be successful in boxing and the only way to be successful is to take on good challengers. Anthony Joshua steps into the ring with a record of 23 wins and 1 loss, 21 of those wins coming by the way of knock out. BBC Radio 5 Live boxing analyst Steve Bunce: I think Joshua wins. [Saturday] evening, new world champion.”, Joshua vs Pulev radio coverage: How to listen to Joshua vs Pulev commentary for free. Joshua unleashes a combination that makes Pulev cover up and take a step back. Few sports delay their biggest fixtures quite like boxing does but in homes, pubs, offices or - more commonly in this pandemic year - online chat rooms, the Fury v Joshua debate has gone on long enough. Around 1,000 fans - paying between £100 and £1,000 - will attend as Joshua risks his three world heavyweight belts in his first UK appearance in over two years. George Flood. H. "I'm sure he will be watching.". I think Joshua has the variety and power to hurt Pulev. I tell him three, four, five times that I respect him… I respect that he takes this fight. “I’ve been that destructive ever since I started boxing so I’m just going to do the job in the best way possible because, number one, remaining champion is important and, number two, getting the win is, in whatever fashion. Pulev looking to uncork some stuff, but not getting it home. Joshua with a hard jab to the body. ANTHONY JOSHUA VS KUBRAT PULEV LIVE watchparty with commentary & scoring. It was a "blip", Joshua said at the time. Joshua has described Pulev, who is known for having a relentless jab and a tough chin, as a “tricky customer.” “He’s not going to be an easy fight, it’s a banana skin,” Joshua said. Joshua 10-9 Pulev - Joshua 20-18 Pulev However, Pulev is confident he can derail plans for a future all-British undisputed heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury, believing he can expose his opponent’s flaws. I think these mistakes, and the bad sides, stay. He is a smarter fighter. v1 Early in the morning, Joshua and all the *Israelites left the city of Shittim. Terms for fights with Fury are said to be loosely agreed but first his man must fight in front of a crowd a mere fraction of the size he has grown used to, after spending a week in a Covid-secure bubble - and after 12 months without a fight. “I don’t hate him. Certain people can’t sleep at night because they’re really tuned up for a fight but I must be a good psychopath because I’m sleeping like a baby.”. Pulev jabs. "The best way I can get rid of the ring rust is to not be scared, to not have nerves, and to go in there confident in my ability. The fighters had to be kept apart on a number of occasions during Friday’s tense weigh-in, with Joshua being booed by the Bulgarian’s entourage before stepping onto the scales. Coverage will be available on analogue and digital radio, while fans can also live stream the commentary … Coverage will be available on analogue and digital radio, while fans can also live stream the commentary via the BBC website. Radio is also a great way of keeping up to date with the action and fans can listen to live coverage in the UK for free. Joshua vs Pulev LIVE! Fury - holder of the only other significant world title - turned down a ringside ticket of his own. Within 72 hours he was floored four times by Andy Ruiz Jr, the no-hope opponent who derailed his plans. Already a hero in Bulgaria, Pulev can become his country's first world heavyweight champion - just as Ruiz became Mexico's. But it’s not like Anthony Joshua wasn’t upset a year-and-a-half ago by Andy Ruiz Jr, either. DON’T MISS…Joshua fight time tonight: What time is Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev [INFO]Anthony Joshua ‘not interested’ in Tyson Fury talk ahead of Pulev bout [COMMENTS]Anthony Joshua tipped to ‘disappoint’ Tyson Fury vs Kubrat Pulev [ANALYSIS]. He has been here before. This Joshua, in front of those 1,000 lucky souls. "It will show who was disciplined during lockdown," Joshua - a 1-10 favourite - told 5 Live Boxing. With the physique of a mahogany Hercules, a well-mannered, soft-spoken persona, a 5,000-watt smile, a booming infectious laugh are all part of Joshua’s allure. The date is December 12th and the place is London!," the Bulgarian, known as 'The Cobra', said on his facebook page. They put their tents by … He's putting it all on the line, make no mistake. Joshua the busier right now, though it’s still mostly cautious. Kubrat Pulev sparked accusations of racism ahead of his world heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua by claiming 'his tan is better than mine'.. I sleep good. Matt Majendie. “I’m amazing. Joshua vs Pulev form Amazing boxing, amazing style,” said Pulev. It remains to be seen exactly how Joshua plans to approach the fight. After winning his first 20 bouts inside the distance, the British champion’s last four fights have included two points victories and a shock loss to Ruiz Jr. “Remember that took a long time for Tyson Fury to become destructive,” Joshua said when asked about Fury’s knockout of Deontay Wilder in February. There are some words after the bell. But whatever strategy he pursues, some pundits warn that the champion is vulnerable - Pulev, who won major medals as an amateur, goes into the bout fuelled by patriotism and the desire to fulfil his late father Venko's dream of having a son win the sport's biggest prize. "No turning back, no procrastination! The fight of a generation could feel much closer on Sunday morning if there is no second blip on Saturday night. "I did expect him to come actually," said promoter Eddie Hearn. Anthony Joshua knows he could be just one win away from a fight for the ages - one the public would devour. Joshua is the first to really unload to a huge roar from the crowd, but it's all to the gloves of Pulev, who laughs it off. Anthony Joshua is prepared for a 12-round fight against Kubrat Pulev, but has warned his opponent it could also be over quickly. Dillian Whyte, on radio commentary, saying Joshua had "let Pulev back in the fight". By Scott Christ , Wil Esco , Patrick L. Stumberg , … @mattmajendie. Joshua to the body. He is a smarter fighter. BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello: I think Joshua has the variety and power to hurt Pulev. The Bulgarian makes his first real efforts to come after the champ but eats some solid shots each time. Joshua scents blood. Peter Fury - who as trainer guided his nephew Tyson Fury to world-title success in 2015 and watched Pulev beat his son Hughie Fury three years later - thinks the challenger is a threat. Anthony Joshua says he will answer no more questions about fighting Tyson Fury until after he faces a motivated Kubrat Pulev in London on Saturday. “Once a killer always a killer. On Saturday night against Kubrat Pulev he knows there can be no such slip-ups if hopes of two showdowns with Fury are to last into 2021. I don't think Pulev will be able to withstand it. Joshua came in slightly heavier, tipping the scales at 17 stone 2lbs. "He has a very good jab, good distance judgment. 13 December 2020. Joshua vs Pulev stats. David Grohl talks candidly about the key moments that defined his career, Hip hop legend Nas looks at events that transcended sport and changed the world forever, Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds from 22:00 GMT; live text coverage on the BBC Sport website & app, Podcast: 5 Live Boxing pundits on weigh-in drama. BBC Radio 5 Live will be providing live commentary of Joshua vs Pulev from 10pm GMT. He's all over the place. Read about our approach to external linking. This Joshua, in front of those 1,000 lucky souls. “A lot of bad sides to him. Uppercut, right, uppercut,.. Pulev is down! Is anyone backing the underdog? I grew a thicker skin. He is a man so determined to make his mark during his second spell as champion. In June 2019 he said he was "looking at the big picture" as he discussed bouts with Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. BBC Radio 5 Live will be providing live commentary of Joshua vs Pulev from 10pm GMT. However, not everyone may be able to tune into the fight. Anthony Joshua’s got three belts on the line Saturday against Kubrat Pulev. He is a man so determined to make his mark during his second spell as champion. Tayshan Hayden-Smith trialled for academies all around the country growing up, before unexpectedly finding a new passion after the Grenfell Tower fire. I want to give the people a show because the people need a show because now is pandemic time and only movies not reality. Pulev has never won a world title and logic (and thus, the odds) dictate that he won’t on Saturday. "The pressure I went though last year was tough but made me stronger mentally. He has vast experience. An awkward night is one thing, a disastrous one is quite another. Anthony Joshua is a fine heavyweight. And at 39, he also knows it is now or never. I am now in paradise. Who improved? They tie up. AJ's style drew criticism in some quarters. The pair will go head-to-head at Wembley’s SSE Arena tonight, with Joshua defending his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles for the first time since regaining the belts from Andy Ruiz Jr 12 months ago. Left hook scores from Pulev, but Joshua is using his jab to keep the Bulgarian away from him. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. “I’ll show the whole world that I am much better than him. Pulev mouths off to Joshua at the end of the three minutes and the referee has to frogmarch AJ back to his corner. He has discovered his boxing brain. Home » Boxing » Joshua vs Pulev radio coverage: How to listen to Joshua vs Pulev commentary for free. Coverage will be available on analogue and digital radio, while fans can also live stream the commentary via the BBC website. 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