Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev got into a racist scandal because of his careless statement.

The challenger for the IBF heavyweight belt was asked to rate the strengths of his next opponent, Briton Anthony Joshua.

The Bulgarian was original and replied: " What are its other strengths? His tan is better than mine. "

Not everyone liked the joke. Joshua's fans on social media attacked Pulev, accusing him of racism, Boxing reports 24/7.

Among the haters of the Bulgarian boxer, there was also AJ's compatriot Derek Chisora, who will enter the ring on October 31 against Ukrainian Alexander Usik.

Anthony himself has not yet reacted in any way to the words of his future opponent..

Joshua - Poolev fight scheduled for December 12 in London.

The fight was supposed to take place in June, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year, Pulev got into another high-profile scandal. Bulgarian during an interview kissed American journalist Jennifer Ravalo on the lips. In addition, according to her, Pulev later grabbed her buttocks and squeezed them with both hands..

As a result, the boxer was suspended from fighting and forced to take special courses for people who were accused of sexual harassment..