Kubrat Pulev Fires Warning at Anthony Joshua – “He Has Not Shown Any Mental Toughness”

Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev has given a warning to heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The two will meet in the ring on December 12 in a highly anticipated fight. Pulev is the IBF mandatory challenger to the Englishman and will look to become heavyweight champion of the world at the second time of asking.

The Bulgarian did not hold back when talking about their scheduled match-up. In conversation with betway Insider, Pulev spoke about Joshua’s weaknesses.

He said, “I have been watching his fights carefully. He has a good style, and he is a good specimen, but he has not shown any mental toughness. Yes, he has skills, but he hasn’t shown the mental strength. This is something from within, in the blood of a man, and he does not have it.”

The ‘Cobra’ also gave an insight into how he is training to beat the Englishman. He said, “Physically and mentally, I feel the best I’ve felt in my life. I feel amazing and ready. He can try his best, but I can assure him one thing: he may have seen some very good opponents, but he hasn’t seen anything like me in the ring ever before.”

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How can Kubrat Pulev beat Anthony Joshua?

Though Anthony Joshua says he will steamroll Pulev, this is going to be a difficult fight for the Englishman. Pulev gave his explanation of how he thinks the fight will pan out.

He said, “This is going to be a mind game and a chess game for as long as it lasts – a master chess game – but the only difference is the end is going to come like lightning.”

This gives fans a sign that Pulev is aiming to KO Anthony Joshua.

It will be a close fight, and both fighters will come with different strategies. Pulev has only ever lost one fight in his career and has an impressive 28-1-0 record. He could try to outbox ‘AJ’.

Joshua, on the other hand, will have to make a statement and knock out Pulev. This is what makes this fight so interesting. Who do you think will win this fight?