Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev UK start time: Date, latest odds, location, undercard and live stream for huge heavyweight title bout TOMORROW

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Anthony Joshua makes his boxing return on Saturday night as he takes on Kubrat Pulev in a blockbuster heavyweight clash.

The British superstar will put his world titles on the line in London against his IBF mandatory challenger.

Anthony Joshua is the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion of the worldGetty Images - Getty

When is Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev?

The heavyweight title fight is on Saturday, December 12 It will take place at Wembley Arena in London, with 1,000 fans able to attend The undercard will get under way at 6pm Ring walks for the main event are slated to start at around 10.30pm

How can I watch Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev?

The fight is live on Sky Sports Box Office at a cost of £24.95 Their coverage will start at 6pm with a stacked undercard ahead of the main fight You don’t have to be a Sky customer to watch it – you can live stream for the same price on your computer, mobile and tablet devices Box Office is also be available on BT TV. There are two ways to make the purchase – by tuning to channel 496 or by searching for the event in the BT Player talkSPORT will bring you regular updates of the fight on the radio

What are the odds for Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev?

Odds taken from Ladbrokes and may have changed since publication of this article

Anthony Joshua – 1/8 Draw or technical draw – 25/1 Kubrat Pulev – 11/2

Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev in heated weigh-in clash after Bulgarian’s team taunt angry champion who fires back

Anthony Joshua is favourite to win but Kubrat Pulev will be no pushoverMikey Williams/Top Rank

Who is on the Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev undercard?

Up and coming cruiserweight Lawrence Okolie will fight on the undercard as he looks to take his unbeaten professional record to 15 wins.

However, it won’t be for the vacant WBO cruiserweight title after initial opponent Krzysztof Glowacki tested postive for COVID-19 and was forced to pull out.

Okolie will now take on Nikodem Jezewski, who is ranked outside the top 15 by the WBO.

Hughie Fury, cousin of world champion Tyson, will be in action against Mariusz Wach, who lost to Dillian Whyte last year.

MAIN EVENT: Anthony Joshua v Kubrat Pulev – for WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles Lawrence Okolie v Nikodem Jezewski – WBO international cruiserweight title Hughie Fury v Mariusz Wach – heavyweight contest Martin Bakole v Sergey Kuzmin – for vacant WBC international heavyweight title Qais Ashfaq v Ashley Lane – super-bantamweight contest Florian Marku v Jamie Stewart – welteweight contest Kieron Conway v Macaulay McGowan – super-welterweight contest

Joshua v Pulev: What has been said?

Joshua is targeting a 2021 showdown with fellow world champion Tyson Fury, but insists he is not looking past dangerous Bulgarian Pulev and is wary of the threat he poses.

He said: “Pulev is named after a great Bulgarian warrior and he has that warrior spirit, he carries the hopes of his nation.

“He is tough, he has a great jab and he will dig deep. He has found a way to beat every opponent, except Klitschko, but I know I have prepared well and I should be victorious.

“I know lockdown has been tough but for me it has been a blessing.

“I have concentrated on training, on improving my boxing, all year. I haven’t had to do much commercial or promotional stuff, I have had more time with my family and more time to train seriously. And the longer I wait for Fury, the better prepared I’ll be.”

Anthony Joshua will fight for the first time in a year this weekendMatchroom Boxing

Pulev said: “For a small country of Bulgaria to stand up for the heavyweight titles is a great accomplishment.

“This fight is for my late father and all Bulgarians around the world! I’m coming to London to seize the heavyweight championship of the world.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn, meanwhile, said: “I can’t tell you how happy I am to see fans returning to our live boxing events.

“Whilst the team have done an incredible job over the last 10 months we live and breathe through the energy and atmosphere that a live crowd generates.

“It’s so fitting that they can return for an AJ fight, when through the last few years he has broken all kinds of attendance records in the U.K. and beyond. This is such a positive move for boxing and all sport. Welcome back!”