Fans Blast Kubrat Pulev Over His Racist Comments About Anthony Joshua Ahead Of Their Clash

Bulgarian boxer, Kubrat Pulev has been accused of racism over a comment he made about Anthony Joshua ahead of his world heavyweight title bout.

The 39-year-old Bulgarian will fight the Nigerian-British heavyweight champion for his WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, with the fight now set to take place in London on December 12. 

Ahead of their clash, Pulev who was asked about his verdict on Joshua, made a controversial comment about his skin color.

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He said:

‘His strengths? I’d say he has a very powerful punch undeniably,’

‘What are his other strengths? His tan is better than mine.’

His comments regarding Joshua has sparked accusations of racism from boxing fans, with one demanding that he should be punished by the boxing authorities. 

After hearing what Pulev said, one fan wrote: ‘That’s a shameful 1970s comment. Awful.’  

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