Pulev says ready to fight Joshua

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Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev, the IBF’s mandatory challenger, said he saw no problem in fighting Briton Anthony Joshua for the world heavyweight title in a match without spectators. The 38-year-old former European amateur super-heavyweight champion Pulev, known as “The Cobra”, said he was ready to face Joshua whenever the organisers decide. “I’m ready for June 20, July 25, whenever they say,” said Pulev. “There’s no problem (if the fight is) to be without spectators.” The 30-year-old Joshua reclaimed the WBA, WBO and IBF belts with a unanimous points win over Andy Ruiz Jr in December.

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