Joshua to box Pulev

[Andy]

AJ to defend IBF title against Kubrat Pulev in Cardiff, October 28th.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/an ... v-11071692

[davie]

Just noticed this was "official" on Boxrec

Is that it settled now?

[Mimmy]

Just noticed this was "official" on Boxrec

Is that it settled now?

It seems so but you get different stories on different feeds.

I think its best to wait till the official announcement but it does look like its on.

[Boxerbeetle]

A few people have messaged me about this, but the only 'confirmation' I've seen is this article from the Mirror and pretty much the exact same article on Wales Online (who just happen to be owned by the Mirror group). So I'm reserving judgement until it's announced properly. And last I heard, Pulev had turned down the fight as wanted more prep time?

[dirk2686]

A few people have messaged me about this, but the only 'confirmation' I've seen is this article from the Mirror and pretty much the exact same article on Wales Online (who just happen to be owned by the Mirror group). So I'm reserving judgement until it's announced properly. And last I heard, Pulev had turned down the fight as wanted more prep time?

It is now on Boxrec, so not an official announcement but I think all signs are pointing towards it being on.

My guess is they're ironing out the situation with the WBA - Ortiz' manager has been making noises about September 3 being a cut off point; given how much money Joshua brings to the table I imagine we'll see Pulev fight Joshua with an agreement that Joshua fights his WBA mandatory after that, by which time that person could be Wilder or Ortiz.

[ILikeBeer]

It seems so but you get different stories on different feeds.

I think its best to wait till the official announcement but it does look like its on.

I need to know when the announcement is going to be. When is the pre-announcement?

[Boxerbeetle]

It's definitely not confirmed yet - my missus works for the company which sponsors the stadium so can often get an option on tickets before they go on general sale. Apparently all the staff had an email this morning to say nothing has been confirmed yet so everyone needs to stop asking

[Realistic]

I can confirm it is 100% on in Cardiff.

[stellar]

Joshua vs pulev? Not ortiz?

[Realistic]

Joshua vs pulev? Not ortiz?

Pulev

[boxingknockout]

Joshua vs pulev? Not ortiz?

Pulev

Pulev has a 10% chance

[KiwiRider]

Joshua vs pulev? Not ortiz?

Pulev

Pulev has a 10% chance

I agree. And it's actually not a bad % because I only give two other guys more than that.
Hopefully Eddie will put together a stacked card and it will pan out to a good night's boxing. I think it needs one decent match on the undercard to make it a big event.

[Grilling Machine]

I only give two other guys more than that.

Ortiz and Wilder? I can only imagine Joshua losing at this point if he loses focus.

[KiwiRider]

I only give two other guys more than that.

Ortiz and Wilder? I can only imagine Joshua losing at this point if he loses focus.

Yes.
A few guys coming up might have a chance given some more experience but sadly I only see 3 decent fights out there for AJ at the moment. Which is a bit of a shame.