LONDON— World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua said he is prepared to go to the final bell when he puts his WBA, IBF and WBO belts on the line against Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev on Saturday.
Britain’s Joshua will start as clear favorite in front of 1,000 fans at Wembley Arena for the fight that was postponed in June because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I’m prepared to go to the final bell. I’m a 15-round fighter, not a 12-round fighter,” Joshua, who reclaimed his titles by beating Andy Ruiz in a re-match in Saudi Arabia 12 months ago, said at an amiable news conference on Thursday.
“I can carry my stamina, my boxing IQ, concentration and strength until the final bell.
“I w…
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