It’s unfair to call the win as lopsided, but unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua left no doubts against Kubrat Pulev tonight. He condemned ‘The Cobra’ to his second professional defeat and defended his belts in the best possible way.

He also ended the KO-draught that was itching him for the past two years and wants to meet WBC champion, Tyson Fury, in 2021. However, ’AJ’ deserves to receive the credit and relish his big win tonight.

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Right from the start, he outpointed Kubrat Pulev with constant jabs and landed the big ones at the right places. In round 3, he secured two knockdowns and sent the whole boxing community into a frenzy.

It appeared to be a close-call for Pulev but ‘The Cobra’ regained a vertical base and continued the showdown till round 9.

He also had his moments in round eight and landed some prominent jabs on Anthony Joshua. But round 9 saw ‘AJ‘ wrest control of the fight in a massive way. He landed some thunderous uppercuts to seal the victory.

Pulev could survive the first knockdown of round 9, but the second one floored him down till the referee waved off the contest.

Here’s a look at some of the best images from the fight.

Anthony Joshua manhandled Kubrat Pulev

AJ planted some picture-perfect uppercuts throughout the fight. He also landed body shots and right hooks, but the upper-cuts stole the show.

Pulev saw light in round eight when he seemingly decoded AJ’s game plan to land his own shots.

Kubrat Pulev got enough chances in the fight but couldn’t bag the win.

It’s easy to demean Anthony Joshua until you eat one of his shots and ‘AJ’ proved it tonight

Both the heavyweight boxers delivered on their promises to treat fans to a nail-biting thriller.

Floyd Mayweather was also in the house as he vowed to support Anthony Joshua in his social media post.