File: Joshua and Pulev
Britain’s Anthony Joshua will defend his IBF and WBA heavyweight world titles against Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 28 October.
The bout comes six months after Joshua stopped Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium in April, to add the WBA title to the IBF belt he claimed in 2016.
Pulev, 36, is the mandatory challenger for Joshua’s IBF title.
“I have been eager to get back in the ring since Wembley,” said Joshua, 27.
“I’ll be locked away focusing on fight number 20 for the next eight weeks. I am excited to experience the atmosphere in a sold out Principality Stadium and aim to give the fans a spectacular night.”
Klitschko delivered the only defeat of Pulev’s 26-fight career in 2015 but the Bulgarian has since won five fights in a row, taking him to a position as the IBF’s mandatory challenger.
“Anthony is a formidable opponent,” said Pulev.
“We will not hug and hold, we will not run; we will stand and fight. His style fits mine perfectly and in boxing, styles make fights.
“My preparation will be very intense and I will be perfectly ready when I enter the ring so that he will have no chance to beat me.”
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