Ivaylo Gotzev, a boxer's manager from Bulgaria, fears that Matchroom Boxing, the promoter's organization for the Briton, may want to withdraw from the fight. At the same time, Gotzev threatens that in this situation he will file a lawsuit against Eddie Hearn.
The fight contract was signed by the boxers and sent to IBF, which nominated Pulev as the official contender for the heavyweight championship belt. Joshua, in addition to the title of the International Boxing Federation, also has WBA and WBO belts.