HAnthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev at Cardiff's
Principality Stadium on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Anthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev at the Principality
Stadium, Cardiff, on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Joshua returns to the ring following his epic battle with Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium
in April, where he added the WBA belt to his IBF strap, in front of a record-breaking crowd of
90,000.
Cardiff's Principality Stadium - previously known as the Millennium Stadium - will hold close to
80,000 when Joshua takes on experienced Pulev and 'AJ' is looking forward to another explosive
heavyweight show.
October 28 can't come soon enough," said Joshua. "I have been eager to get back in the ring
since Wembley and now we are confirmed and ready.
"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."
Highlights from Anthony Joshua's titanic heavyweight title fight victory over Wladimir Klitschko
at Wembley Stadium
Pulev is Joshua's IBF No 1 challenger and will get a second crack at becoming a world champion.
The Bulgarian, known as 'The Cobra', took on Wladimir Klitschko for the same belt back in
November 2014, but is confident he can go one better this time.
Pulev said: "Anthony is a formidable opponent. 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."
The confirmation ends months of speculation about who and where Joshua will fight next following
Klitschko's retirement, and promoter Eddie Hearn is expecting another spectacular show and
record-breaking crowd.
The Principality Stadium, which is owned and operated by the Welsh Rugby Union, will host Wales'
Autumn International against Australia two weeks later and are delighted to have big-time boxing
back.
"Our national stadium is a true heavyweight when it comes to bringing major events to Cardiff
and today's announcement strengthens our status as a year-round, multi-events arena, in the
heart of a city centre renowned for delivering a Welsh welcome to visitors from around the
world," said Mark Williams, General Manager.
"2017 is undoubtedly our greatest year of events and we're thrilled to be working with Matchroom
Boxing to raise the bar yet again with the stadium's fourth boxing event, and the first under
the Principality Stadium name."
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