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Anthony Joshua reveals he pulled off Floyd Mayweather signature move against Pulev while boxing legend was in crowd

, Anthony Joshua reveals he pulled off Floyd Mayweather signature move against Pulev while boxing legend was in crowd

ANTHONY JOSHUA says Floyd Mayweather’s presence in the crowd inspired him to pull off his signature move against Kubrat Pulev.

The 31-year-old made his first return to the ring in a year against the Bulgarian in December – KO’ing the brute in the ninth round.

AJ pulled off Mayweather’s signature move against Pulev
Mayweather has made a career out of delivering the pull counter punch

Heavyweight champ AJ looked back to his best breezing through the rounds by landing a series of punishing blows.

Mayweather was one of 1,000 people in attendance at Wembley to see Joshua retain his WBA, IBF and WBO belts.

And Joshua claims he felt obliged to pull off Mayweather’s signature pull counter ‘in his honour.’

Uploading a clip to his Twitter, Joshua said: “It was the first time we were allowed fans back in stadiums and Mayweather was in the stadium.

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“It’s an honour to have him in the house, I respect him highly for what he’s achieved.

“He came to see me perform and I pulled out one of his favourite moves which is the pull counter.

“If you watch boxing, you’ll know that’s one of Mayweather’s signature moves.

“Having him in the house was an honour and I felt I had to give him a little something to remember.”

The pair celebrated Joshua’s win together after the fight before Mayweather gave him rave reviews.

, Anthony Joshua reveals he pulled off Floyd Mayweather signature move against Pulev while boxing legend was in crowd

Joshua connects against the Bulgarian with a hefty right
, Anthony Joshua reveals he pulled off Floyd Mayweather signature move against Pulev while boxing legend was in crowd
Mayweather headed to England to watch AJ in action against Pulev
, Anthony Joshua reveals he pulled off Floyd Mayweather signature move against Pulev while boxing legend was in crowd
The pair of boxing legends embraced after his win
, Anthony Joshua reveals he pulled off Floyd Mayweather signature move against Pulev while boxing legend was in crowd

But undefeated American superstar refused to back his mate when quizzed on who will come out on top in Joshua’s blockbuster bout with Tyson Fury.

He said: “We talking about Anthony Joshua, hell of a fighter. Tyson Fury, hell of a fighter.

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“It doesn’t matter who wins, if I’m not getting paid that’s none of my business.”

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