Bulgarian boxer, Kubrat Pulev has apologized to Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua over a racist Comment he made ahead of their world heavyweight title fight.
The 39-year-old during an interview last week had made a controversial comment about Joshua’s skin color.
Speaking during the press conference, he said, “His strengths? I’d say he has a very powerful punch undeniably.
“What are his other strengths? His tan is better than mine.”
The Bulgarian has now released a statement, apologizing for his comment which drew a lot of controversy.
“I would never, under any circumstances, allow myself to show disrespect to another human being on racial, ethnic or religious grounds.
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“If somebody has been offended by my words, I hope they would try to understand exactly what I meant by them and if they cannot understand me, then accept my sincere apology.”
Pulev will fight the Nigerian-British heavyweight champion for his WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, in London on December 12.
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