It’s a good news/bad news situation (again) for boxing’s heavyweight division.
The bad news is that Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) has suffered a shoulder injury, putting him out of his scheduled October 28th clash against reigning WBA and IBF champion Anthony Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs). The good news is the card will not be cancelled, and Joshua will instead face a different opponent. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Carlos Takam (35-3-1, 27 KOs) has agreed to step in on short-notice to take on the British superstar.
“I received a call from Kalle Sauerland late afternoon today to inform me that Pulev had injured his shoulder and maybe ruled out of the fight – this was later confirmed by his doctor,” said promoter Eddie Hearn.