However, his power and hard work took him to the top of the division in 2017 when he beat long-time heavyweight king, Wladimir Klitschko. *** He wanted the Kubrat Pulev fight three years before it eventually happened. "Katie Taylor is not the worry … the 147 is," a victorious Shields said Friday night after making boxing history by shutting out Marie-Eve Dicaire  to become the first two-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. He held the world heavyweight championship twice, including the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and Ring magazine titles. Then Joshua hurt Pulev with a right hand and everything changed instantly. “Look, when I started in this game in 2013, I’ve been chasing belts, dealing with mandatories,” Joshua said. Anthony Joshua (right) began to hurt Kubrat Pulev in Round 3. It’s about legacy and the belt. However, how much weight do these claims hold? That was clear during the interview when Joshua was asked whether he wants Fury next. Leonardo Carvalho is a boxing journalist at EssentiallySports. He’ll break him down, knock him out. He is not the most protected boxer in the world. It’s about legacy. In his short career, Anthony Joshua has fought the likes of Dillian Whyte, Wladimir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin, Joseph Parker, Carlos Takam, among others. They rarely landed, though, making his mission almost impossible. And he waited for openings to present themselves. "Katie is a great fighter," Shields continued. "They gotta pay me a lot of money for me to lose my butt to go down to 147.... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Version française ici. The champion was more disciplined than cautious, fighting behind a consistent, stiff jab to both the head and body that kept Pulev at a distance favorable to Joshua. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury look set to go head-to-head in an all-time classic Both parties have outlined their intentions to get the undisputed bout signed The … Joshua outboxed Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night at SSE Arena in London, much as he did in his victorious rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. almost exactly a year ago. You'll now receive the top Boxing Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. The “Fight of the Century” was much more than a prize fight. The only two big names Joshua has not fought are Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. This time, he didn’t get up. He has achieved all of this in only 25 professional career fights. Look at the resume,” Joshua said. “I stuck to what I do best – boxing,” said Joshua, who hadn’t scored a knockout since Alexander Povetkin more than two years ago. As I said, it’s just less talk and more action. Let’s get it done.”, Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The result was impressive: four knockdowns and a ninth-round knockout in the first defense the three titles he regained by outpointed Ruiz. Some even question the legacy of Mayweather for choosing to fight opponents at the most convenient time. Four boxers have regained the heavyweight title in an immediate rematch: Floyd Patterson in 1960, Muhammad Ali in 1978, Lennox Lewis in 2001, and Anthony Joshua in 2019. And we’ll see reunite in 2021.”. “If that’s Tyson Fury, let it be Tyson Fury. Then another right uppercut found the mark and was the beginning of the end. The Joshua who had destroyed everything in his path was back. After having regained his senses, it was as if he were saying with his actions, “OK, I’ve taken the best you can offer and I’m still here.”. His passion for soccer and fitness led him to admire the challenges of a boxer, and he now writes about the sport he has learned to love. He joined Ohio's "Saved by the Belt" club today when Lieutenant Timothy J. Karwatske, Chillicothe Post, presented him with a certificate on behalf of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. However, how much weight do these claims hold? Last updated on 13 December 2020 13 December 2020. The fight itself was significant. He also agreed to fight Jarrell Miller, who later, The only two big names Joshua has not fought are. https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2020/12/anthony-joshua-destroys-kubrat-pulev-in-nine-rounds, Lawrence Okolie puts Nikodem Jezewski away in Round 2, Claressa Shields makes more history with shutout of Marie-Eve Dicaire, Watch it: NFL's JuJu Smith-Schuster survives Ryan Garcia's 'body shot challenge', Claressa Shields vs. Marie-Eve Dicaire: Time, how to watch, background, Brandon Adams rallies to stop Serhii Bohachuk in Round 8, Billy Joe Saunders doesn't plan to be Canelo Alvarez's next British victim, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He managed to get up even though he was hurt but, seconds later, a perfect straight right hand landed on his chin and he fell flat on his back. Wladimir Wladimirowitsch Klitschko (Ukrainian: Володимир Володимирович Кличко, born 25 March 1976) is a Ukrainian former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2017. “Everyone go home and have a lovely Christmas. Field Level Media Mar 05 06:05 PM. I just want fans to appreciate the hard work. Anthony Joshua is the unified heavyweight champion who holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF belts. Matchroom Boxing. Joshua (right) finished off Pulev with a straight right in Round 9. Oleksander Usyk is the mandatory challenger for Joshua’s WBO title and he’s determined to get his opportunity. He also agreed to fight Jarrell Miller, who later failed a drug test. We are in the disastrous second wave of COVID-19 pandemic now, but the malaria drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), once touted as the miracle cure, became somewhat discredited, what with the many huge clinical trials proving that those drug don’t work on COVID-19. A flurry of shots resulted in Pulev turning his back on Joshua and he stumbled into a corner, which referee Deon Dwarte ruled a knockdown. Many great fighters, including the likes of Floyd Mayweather, have been on the receiving end of this. Therefore, when you look closely at his career, all the criticism that ‘AJ’ faces is slightly unfair. Many wondered what demeanor Joshua would bring into the ring after his cautious victory over Ruiz, which followed Ruiz’s stunning knockout of Joshua six months earlier. And when they’re successful, they’re successful. However, this was when Tyson Fury was out of the sport and Klitschko was in the twilight of his career. “Of course, I want a challenge. Claressa Shields likes her curves and to risk losing them by dropping weight to fight Katie Taylor at 147 pounds, she'd need to see a whole lot of money. He suggested the interviewer ask those in attendance at SSE Arena, who numbered in the thousands. The unbeaten British fighter is scheduled to face pound-for-pounder Canelo Alvarez in a super middleweight title-unification fight on May 8, which is his chance to become a star. Then one of many right uppercuts Joshua landed in the fight found Pulev’s chin and he went down on his behind for the second knockdown. In his short, Moreover, he has always stated his desire to fight the best in the division. Essentially Sports © 2020 | All Rights Reserved, Picking opponents is a highly controversial subject in the sport. That was only half of the equation, though. “Since he [first] came into the office he wanted to be undisputed champion,” Hearn said. Now, given that Joshua will face Fury even though he could have chosen an easier fight against Oleksandr Usyk, it may bring an end to this idea. The two could not agree to monetary terms and the ‘Bronze Bomber’ claimed Joshua was ducking him. His love for the sport stems from the fact that he is an athlete who has played soccer at a high level for several years; he represented his state at a National Level meet. The first two-plus rounds were mostly a feel-out session, with Joshua jabbing and Pulev posturing. Joshua followed that punch with a few more shots inside and Pulev went down again. He’s the best heavyweight in the world, I promise you. “I picked my shots, put them together. Meanwhile, Joshua continued to land jabs and fire off occasionally power shots – including rapid-fire uppercuts – but the fight was relatively competitive until late in Round 9. Dave Thompson . “Look, when I started in this game in 2013, I’ve been chasing belts, dealing with mandatories,” Joshua said. For some reason, it’s ivermectin now. The new version of Anthony Joshua boxes more than he once did. Este 19 de diciembre será mi regreso al ring para enfrentarme a Callum Smith. “You ask the crowd what they want to see. However, his obligations to mandataries, monetary disagreements, and mismatched schedules contributed to this. He had a troubled past and took to the sport to put things right. Promoter Eddie Hearn, standing beside Joshua during the interview, echoed his fighter’s sentiments. I’m up for anything. Jazz stars selected last in NBA All-Star draft. The challenger survived the harrowing round and proved to be resilient for a while. Please check your email for a confirmation. Moreover, the whole controversy with Wilder and the, 10 Ridiculous Things Mike Tyson Wasted His Money On, Eddie Hearn Reveals Surprising Details About the Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Purse Bid. The heavyweight titleholder gave us more this time, though – more aggression, more passion, more big shots. Look at the resume,” Joshua said. Moreover, he has always stated his desire to fight the best in the division. READ: 10 Ridiculous Things Mike Tyson Wasted His Money On. It’s not about the opponent. That was the date when Hall of Famers Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met in the first of their three historic heavyweight battles. However, he still faces criticism for his choice of opponents. The immense power is the same, though. Boxing - Heavyweight World Title Fight - Anthony Joshua v Kubrat Pulev - The SSE Arena, London, Britain - December 12, 2020 Anthony Joshua during his fight against Kubrat Pulev Pool via REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge. Moreover, the whole controversy with Wilder and the negotiations of a potential undisputed fight only added to this. Billy Joe Saunders has the opportunity of a lifetime in front of him. Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing. I’m up for anything. I don’t even want to do the interview. Click to see our best Video content. The faithful COVIDIOTS need a backup … On August 26, the use of a safety belt saved Anthony M. Simpson, Lucasville, from being seriously injured or killed in a crash on state Route 32 in Pike County. Sports and politics collided in dramatic fashion on March 8, 1971, 50 years ago this Monday. Mike Tyson holds the record for being the youngest heavyweight to ever have achieve championship status, becoming champion at the age of 20. We know what we have to do. There were some signal-callers fantasy footballers probably thought would have breakout years in 2020. In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview Saunders about two months before his meeting with Alvarez at a site that has yet to be determined. Therefore, a deal was never done. Many great fighters, including the likes of Floyd Mayweather, have been on the receiving end of this. “OK, who wants to see Anthony Joshua fight Tyson Fury in 2021?” the interviewer asked the fans, whose wild cheers made their preference clear. The country was in upheaval at... Editor's note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com. This is predominantly why the ‘Destroyer’ is engaged in gruesome workouts and training regimes like never before to make a stout comeback. Ali and Frazier were both unbeaten former Olympic gold medalists who had legitimate claims on the heavyweight championship, which had even casual boxing fans clamoring for a showdown to settle the matter. His promoter Eddie Hearn is also famous for being notoriously hard to work with. His favorite boxers are Anthony Joshua and Caleb Plant. Thus, fans feel that Joshua was almost gifted the title thanks to the situation he found himself in. … We know what we have to do. He is keen on tracing his pathway to the heavyweight championship once again. Picking opponents is a highly controversial subject in the sport. The fight was over at 2:58 of Round 9. Andy Ruiz Jr. hasn’t fought once after the Anthony Joshua loss in 2019. The road to the undisputed is almost clear right now.”. He wanted the Kubrat Pulev fight three years before it eventually happened. Pulev (28-2, 14 KOs) actually took the fight Joshua (24-1, 22 KOs) at times, jabbing fairly consistently and throwing his right hand periodically in an attempt the turn the tide in his favor. Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12) #BanPaparazzi – Hollywood.com will not post paparazzi photos “We’re going to be friendly, we’re going to be nice. Joshua comes under similar criticism from critics. When they did, the Bulgarian challenger paid a price. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert of the NBA-leading Utah Jazz were the last two players selected in the draft for Sunday's All-Star Game, and their availability led to an odd sequence near the end of the telecast that aired Thursday night on TNT. “OK, who wants to see Anthony Joshua fight Tyson Fury in 2021?” the interviewer asked the fans, whose wild cheers made their preference clear. He made it clear that the representatives of the fighters in question would get down to work soon. DIRIYAH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 07: Anthony Joshua poses for a photo with the IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Title belts after the IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Title Fight between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua during the Matchroom Boxing ‘Clash on the Dunes’ show at the Diriyah Season on December 07, 2019 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (Photo by Richard … Whoever has the belt, I want to compete with them. Why does Anthony Joshua face criticism for being a protected boxer? He’s more patient. Everyone else, it seems, wants to see Joshua fight fellow beltholder Tyson Fury in an all-British showdown for the undisputed heavyweight championship. And Saunders insists he's going to win, predicting "the biggest upset in British boxing history.". Starting tomorrow we make the Tyson Fury fight straight away. Do you think Anthony Joshua is the most protected boxer in the world? It’s the only fight to be made in boxing, it’s the biggest fight in boxing, it’s the biggest fight in British boxing history. And once he has you hurt, well, stand by. Some even question the legacy of, Joshua comes under similar criticism from critics. “I know [Joshua] wants it. Both currently hold WBA belts in the division, with Smith the 'super' champion and Alvarez the 'regular' champion. Joshua started boxing at the late age of 18. From the section Boxing.