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Sports News of Thursday, 6 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Nigeria misses out on hosting Joshua, Pulev bout as England emerges favourite

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has emerged as favorite to host Anthony Joshua's bout with Kubrat Pulev.

The World Heavyweight Champion, 30, is expected to fight again Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev in June.

Promoter, Eddie Hearn, hinted on Thursday that Joshua will likely fight in England, erasing all hopes for a showdown in Nigeria.

Recall that MyNigeria.com reported that Hearn listed Nigeria amongst the possible venues for the fight against Pulev.

Hearn told Sky Sports: "We've had offers in from the Far East, Middle East, Africa, America, Turkey.

"He wants to fight in London in June. Spurs is the frontrunner and that's what he's asked me to do."

Hearn added: "He's made it very clear to me, 'I want to come home. I've been to Madison Square Garden, I've been to Saudi Arabia, bring me home. Forget the other offers, bring me home'."

Joshua last fought in the capital in September 2018 when he beat Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium.