Coronavirus threatens anthony joshuas clash with kubrat pulev

A timely and relevant topic!

Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has indeed threatened to disrupt the highly anticipated boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev, which was scheduled to take place on June 20, 2020, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

In April 2020, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) announced that the fight would be postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. The decision was made in consultation with the UK government and other relevant authorities, as well as the promoters of the event, Matchroom Boxing and Pulev's team.

At the time, the BBBofC stated that the fight would be rescheduled for a later date, but no new date was announced. In the months that followed, there were reports of various dates being considered, including October 2020 and December 2020.

However, in November 2020, it was announced that the fight would finally take place on December 12, 2020, at the Wembley Arena in London. The event was held behind closed doors, with no spectators in attendance, due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.

Anthony Joshua ultimately won the fight by technical knockout (TKO) in the ninth round, retaining his WBA (Super), WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the sports world, including boxing, with many events being postponed or cancelled due to the risks associated with large gatherings and the spread of the virus.