Joshua vs Pulev odds and betting tips: Win, knockout, rounds and specials for huge boxing showdown
ANTHONY JOSHUA is once again the overwhelming odds-on favourite ahead of his bout against Kubrat Pulev.
The fight will be in front of 1,000 fans at Wembley Arena as AJ will be out to defend his WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles.
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The Brit is as short as 1/10 to win but punters can back Joshua at a huge 4/1 to win via knockout, TKO or DQ HERE* (mobile only/bet £10).
Meanwhile the bookies have Pulev as a big 6/1 outsider, while a draw is priced at 28/1.
AJ’s devastating power has seen 21 of his 23 career wins coming via knockout.
While Pulev has won 28 fights, with 14 via KO while the 38-year-old and Joshua both have a defeat on their record.
The bookies prediction for this bout is AJ to win by KO, TKO or DQ at 4/9 with it being the most likely outcome.
Joshua vs Pulev odds - William Hill
Outright winner
- Joshua: 1/10
- Draw: 28/1
- Pulev: 6/1
Method of victory
- Joshua By KO TKO or DQ: 4/9 [4/1 special HERE*]
- Pulev By KO TKO or DQ6/1
- Joshua By Decision or Technical Decision: 11/4
- Pulev By Decision or Technical Decision: 16/1
Round Betting
- Joshua Round 1-2: 8/1
- Pulev Round 1-2: 40/1
- Joshua Round 3-4: 11/2
- Pulev Round 3-4: 33/1
- Joshua Round 5-6: 9/2
- Pulev Round 5-6: 28/1
- Joshua Round 7-8: 9/2
- Pulev Round 7-8: 25/1
- Joshua Round 9-107/1
- Pulev Round 9-10: 25/1
- Joshua Round 11-12: 11/1
- Pulev Round 11-12: 28/1
AJ was set to face Pulev three years ago at the Principality Stadium in Wales but the Bulgarian withdrew from the bout due to injury.
And this will be Pulev’s second shot at winning the IBF title after he challenged Wladimir Klitschko in 2014, before being knocked out in the fourth round.
This will be AJ’s first outing since he regained his belts against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia in December last year.
Joshua is set for a blockbuster 2021 showdown with Fury but he is determined not to overlook the experienced Bulgarian.
He said: “Pulev is named after a great Bulgarian warrior and he has that warrior spirit, he carries the hopes of his nation.
“He is tough, he has a great jab and he will dig deep. He has found a way to beat every opponent, except Klitschko, but I know I have prepared well and I should be victorious.
“I know lockdown has been tough but for me it has been a blessing.
“I have concentrated on training, on improving my boxing, all year. I haven’t had to do much commercial or promotional stuff, I have had more time with my family and more time to train seriously. And the longer I wait for Fury, the better prepared I’ll be.”
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