In a highly-anticipated heavyweight fight, Anthony Joshua has defeated Kubrat Pulev to retain his IBF, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles. The bout took place on December 12th, 2020, at the SSE Arena in London, England.

The fight was a closely contested battle, with both fighters showing off their skills and power. Pulev, the challenger, started strong, using his jab to control the pace of the fight and landing some solid punches. However, Joshua was able to weather the early storm and began to take control of the fight in the later rounds.

In the ninth round, Joshua landed a devastating combination that sent Pulev to the canvas. Pulev was able to get back on his feet, but Joshua finished the job in the next round, with a powerful right hand that sent Pulev crashing to the canvas. The referee called the fight, and Joshua was declared the winner by TKO.

The victory solidifies Anthony Joshua’s status as one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world and puts him in a position to potentially face off against other top heavyweights such as Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder in the future. The fight drew a lot of attention and was a great showcase of the sport of boxing.

Joshua, who was in great shape and form, said in his post-fight interview, ” I want to thank Pulev for coming out and giving me a great fight, I will fight anyone, anywhere, and anytime. I’m on a mission to unify the heavyweight division and bring the belts back to where they belong, with the UK.”

This latest victory adds to Joshua’s already impressive resume and sets the stage for even bigger and more exciting fights in the future. The world of boxing is eagerly anticipating what’s next for Anthony Joshua and the heavyweight division.