Anthony Joshua's World Heavyweight Titles Defence Set for Postponement

With the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Anthony Joshua defence of World Heavyweight titles he won back in December from the American Andy Ruiz Jr. is set for postponement.

The fight scheduled to happen on June 20 against Bulgarian Superstar Kubrat Pulev at the Tottenham's new stadium may now be postponed by over a month. July 25 has been tentatively chosen as the new date if June 20 will no longer be possible.
Boxing promoter Edward John Hearn also confirmed that boxing games scheduled for this period may be postponed, though he's optimistic that matches scheduled for June may still hold, but subject to how the world is able to contained the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19).

With the increase in the spread of Coronavirus which has alter the calendar of so many sporting activities, July 25 is expected to be announced as new date for the title defence match between WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO Champion Anthony Joshua and Bulgarian Veteran Kubrat Pulev.

By Oladele Emmanuel Abiodun

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