Kubrat Pulev labels Anthony Joshua 'arrogant' ahead of world title fight
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Pulev is hoping to cause a shock.
Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev has taken exception to Anthony Joshua's perceived preoccupation with fighting Tyson Fury ahead of their fight despite being assured his fight with “AJ” will happen before the end of the year.
Pulev believes that a fight behind closed doors would play into his hands as Joshua will need a British crowd to get him over the line. Eddie Hearn has also refused to rule out the fight taking place inside a castle.
The former IBF International heavyweight titleholder has promised an upset when he challenges Joshua for the same belt as well as Joshua's WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles - which is expected to take place on December 5.
"For him it will be a little bit different without his fans but this is a very manly sport, we can fight with the public or without the public, it does not matter," Pulev told Betway.
The pair are expected to meet on December 5
"But maybe he needs the public. He is a very good boxer for sure, a world champion and he has had a lot of good fights.
"But I see a lot of problems in his style, and his boxing and I think I can use every small opening and I can beat him. I do think he has a problem with psychology.
"I think the fight has the same ending as with Andy Ruiz. I know that I will surprise the whole world with this fight.
"I will show boxing fans across the world that Joshua will go down because we will be bringing war."
Pulev ready to spoil the party
Pulev feels that the media circus surrounding the interactions between Joshua and Fury is disrespectful to him and shows that his opponent is not focused on their bout.
"This is also very arrogant," Pulev added when asked about
"Talking about Fury because he doesn't think about my fight, like last time with Ruiz. But life showed him that this is very bad when someone does that.
"That's why he will take his second knockout of his life. We will show him and the whole world.
"I'm now next in line for Fury and I think after AJ, I will fight with Tyson Fury because Joshua is going to lose and he does not think I'm a big problem – but I will show him really new things."
