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'We know we are in the s***!': Barry Hearn casts doubt over Anthony Joshua showdown with Kubrat Pulev as coronavirus continues to rock the world of sport

Sports promoter Barry Hearn has revealed this summer’s Anthony Joshua heavyweight title defence could be cancelled due to coronavirus.

The WBA (Super), WBO, IBO and IBF champion is due to fight Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev at the Tottenham Stadium on June 20.

Hearn, who also runs snooker, darts, golf, pool, fishing and bowling events under his Matchroom banner, has already seen tournaments fall by the wayside.

Anthony Joshua's heavyweight bout against Kubrat Pulev is under threat from coronavirus

Anthony Joshua's heavyweight bout against Kubrat Pulev is under threat from coronavirus

AJ is due to fight the Bulgarian boxer at Tottenham Hotspur stadium on June 20

Snooker’s China Open has been scrapped, with darts and pool events postponed.