Kubrat Pulev pro debut

[ogii3]

Pulev now on 15-th place at boxrec ranks, ahead of Helenius, Holy, Dimitrenko, Austin....

Maybe next month after his match on 22nd will enter in some of the organisations's ratings!

[ogii3]

Added another match for Kubrat on Nielsen - Holy gala in Copenhagen on 5 March. Opponent still TBA!

[ludwig]

I think that out of all the prospects Pulev is moving the fastest. Let's hope they can find a good oppo for Mar 5 but I imagine most of the division is running scared at this point. Looking forward to Pulev getting a shot at Dimitrenko or Bakhtov soon. If Dimitrenko ducks Sosnowski then maybe Sosnowski vrs. Pulev for the EBU title would be a good scrap.

[ogii3]

Saturday card is off as you maybe already know due to Silvester's injury. It's second time Kubrat's match is suffering by such a thing. Hope that the show will be rescheduled soon!

[ludwig]

Has the fight been called off again? Pulev isn't listed as having weighed in.

[IntentionalButt]

Does dominic1234 even post here anymore? :lol:

In case he's still lurking...

EDIT THE FUCKING TITLE PLEASE.

[ogii3]

Has the fight been called off again? Pulev isn't listed as having weighed in.
Yaroslav Zavorotnyi 251.3 vs. Kubrat Pulev 246.9

[badr_hari]

Yaroslav Zavorotnyi 251.3 vs. Kubrat Pulev 246.9

He needs to stop Zavorotnyi in 3-4 rounds, to impress.
112 kg are a little bit too much for Pulev's height. Hope he won't be just another Solis.

[badr_hari]

Hmm, Pulev couldn't finish this dude. 78-74 for him in 2 cards. Oh wait, Zavorotny gave him a tough fight says in a web. WTF

[IntentionalButt]

Hmm, Pulev couldn't finish this dude. 78-74 for him in 2 cards. Oh wait, Zavorotny gave him a tough fight says in a web. WTF

Maybe you were right about 112kg..

[Cachibatches]

Hmm, Pulev couldn't finish this dude. 78-74 for him in 2 cards. Oh wait, Zavorotny gave him a tough fight says in a web. WTF
Zavorotny is not an easy night. He handed a defeat to one of the Russian prospects before getting outclasses by Dimentrenko. Point is, he comes to fight.

[kirilpp]

The next scheduled fight of Pulev is pulled off. Do you have any information about it? And please can someone post a link to Pulev vs. Zavorotnyi? Thanks.

[Aint no stoppin]

The next scheduled fight of Pulev is pulled off. Do you have any information about it? And please can someone post a link to Pulev vs. Zavorotnyi? Thanks.

yeah havent seen this fight eirtehr so far! anbody have it!?

[desoe]

Any news or at least rumours about his next opponent?
We already know about Helenius, but about Pulev there's nothing new it seems

[Farmboxer]

Pulev good fighter!!!

[Ivo]

yeah havent seen this fight eirtehr so far! anbody have it!?


My hopes are that Eurosport might show the fight. It was not shown on Danish TV that brpadcasted the event live. Europsort usually shows Sauerland events...But who knows...

[ogii3]

Confirmed, Pulev will fight on 7th May on Holy-Nielsen card. His opponent..... what you say about Ray Austin :) There are serious talks right now with him, so ..... stay tuned

[IntentionalButt]

Will this thread still be called "Kubrat Pulev pro debut" by the time Pulev retires? :think

I'd be willing to place a small wager..

[kenmore]

What are Pulev's known weaknesses?

[Zacker]

What are Pulev's known weaknesses?

Like most debutants, lack of experience.

[marciano1952]

What are Pulev's known weaknesses?

Might be lacking a Killer instinct...

[Ivo]

Confirmed, Pulev will fight on 7th May on Holy-Nielsen card. His opponent..... what you say about Ray Austin :) There are serious talks right now with him, so ..... stay tuned


Sounds quite tempting. Austin is a very strong opponent even though he kind of disappointed me against Solis. Anyways, any news in regard of this possible fight, Ogi?

[ogii3]

Ivo, as last i spoke with Kubrat 2-3 weeks ago, he told me that probably he will fight Austin. Still they do not have sign a contract. As you know a lot of matches were almost set, but failed at the last moment. Next Pulev's match almost sure will be 10 or 12 rounder.
Another interesting thing about Kubart. He is put in the 10-th position in the latest Ring magazine HW ranks.

One thing is sure. Pulev will fight on 7 May, cos Sauerland has two shows on the same date - Denmark card with Holy-Nielsen and one other in Germany with Silvester fighting. It will be a great day, cos it's also Pacman-Mosley in Vegas card

[ogii3]

Change of the opponent

Ray Austin step down for unknown reason. Now the opponent will be another American Derrick Rossey. Hope now everythink to be ok! These days they must announced it officialy.

[EgoyLover]

Change of the opponent

Ray Austin step down for unknown reason. Now the opponent will be another American Derrick Rossey. Hope now everythink to be ok! These days they must announced it officialy.

:good

[ludwig]

Change of the opponent

Ray Austin step down for unknown reason. Now the opponent will be another American Derrick Rossey. Hope now everythink to be ok! These days they must announced it officialy.

Possibly a step up. Rossy is more athletic and will be more active. Austin would get KOed in the mid-rounds, but Rossy has a good chance of going the distance with Pulev.

On Edit...this fight is on BoxRec now. Interesting gamble from Rossy to take his fight on such short notice. I wonder how Rossy rates his own chances....

As a prime fighter, Rossy seems like more of a challenge than Austin, who did not look great in his last fight with Solis. I hope this is more interesting than Pulev/Guinn.

[Ivo]

Austin was more credible opponent to me even though he looked bad against Solis. Rossi never won anything special. I will take a look at his last fight with Chambers but I remember how easily Dimitrenko dismantled him few years ago.

[easyLivin']

I think that Austin would be a tougher opponent than Rossy, but that's still very good choice. Pulev has only 11 pro fights. Ideal opponent for Pulev at this stage of his career.

[Manning]

Can anybody tell me what time will this fight be on and what Bulgarian channel will be showing this?

[ludwig]

Given that Rossy has not made an effort to talk or hype this fight I'm expecting a blowout. Hope its competitive--I'm more interested in this undercard fight then the main event.

[BoxingFanBG]

Can anybody tell me what time will this fight be on and what Bulgarian channel will be showing this?
The fight will be broadcasted live on NOVA sport, at 22:00 bulgarian time( or 20:00 GB time; and 21 Western European time).
All aboard, the Kubrat express is leaving the station. Choo Choo, Choo Choo :happy:happy

[Manning]

The fight will be broadcasted live on NOVA sport, at 22:00 bulgarian time( or 20:00 GB time; and 21 Western European time).
All aboard, the Kubrat express is leaving the station. Choo Choo, Choo Choo :happy:happy

:good Top man, I have a Bugarian sat that can pick that up.

[BoxingFanBG]

The future undisputed world champion won by stoppage.

[Vysotsky]

What are Pulev's known weaknesses?

Bulgarian Pop Star Pussy.

The future undisputed world champion won by stoppage.

Nice, can't wait to see it.

[Cachibatches]

The future undisputed world champion won by stoppage.
Nice! Pulev, Helenius, and Glazkov are the future of this division.

Stiverne, Price and Ortiz have also made some noise recently, and hopefully Perez will win prizefighter. These men can also bring excitment.

[BoxingFanBG]

Bulgarian Pop Star Pussy.
Don't worry about that, he is keeping the pimp hand strong :rosstheboss

[Vysotsky]

Might be lacking a Killer instinct...

Glad to report that he came out like a monster for the Rossy fight. Most aggressive i think i'v ever seen him.

[Nosbor]

Just saw it on youtube. Pulev basically toyed with him. including the stoppage. I do not remember him keeping his hands so low. He makes Vitaly Klitschko look like he fights with a high guard. Pulev should do some strength training. He could be much stronger.

I have nothing against him. In fact; I want him to do well. I just felt like throwing out some things he could easily address.

[Mendoza]

Glad to report that he came out like a monster for the Rossy fight. Most aggressive i think i'v ever seen him.

Pulvev has a lot going for him. He's very skilled. He's big. And he's fast! But he fights the way he does for a reason. I don't think he has a chin as good as say Helinus or Glazkov.

[ludwig]

Pulev was winning the fight but the stoppage didn't seem legit to me. Rossy and his team were pretty pissed about it. Rossy was taking some big shots but I dunno if he goes down in this fight without the ref intervention. Pulev looked much better but he's got some stamina issues still--he started to tire relatively early and Rossy was landing coming outta the clinches.

[Vysotsky]

Pulvev has a lot going for him. He's very skilled. He's big. And he's fast! But he fights the way he does for a reason. I don't think he has a chin as good as say Helinus or Glazkov.

He eate a few solid shots against Rossy and didn't react poorly to it, he acted the way you want to see and came right back with his own. Helenius was stopped by Timurziev when he was a junior but that isn't saying much seeing as he was a teenager and there aren't many guys in the Pros who can hit like Timurziev.

I don't think either of them have weak chins but i'm definitely most sold on Glazkov from his Cammarelle and Bakhtov fights. I'v seen him take huge shots from big punchers walk through them and immidiately want to get them back, how you want a fighter to be.

Pulev was winning the fight but the stoppage didn't seem legit to me. Rossy and his team were pretty pissed about it. Rossy was taking some big shots but I dunno if he goes down in this fight without the ref intervention. Pulev looked much better but he's got some stamina issues still--he started to tire relatively early and Rossy was landing coming outta the clinches.

A little perhaps but he wasn't taking noticable breaks and his workrate didn't drop off. It's only his 10th fight. It'll improve. Yeah the stoppage was a little early although he was hurt when it was stopped and Pulev hurt him quite bad 2x earlier in the round, when he had him in the corner that assualt was jusr brutal i can't believe Rossy didn't go down.

[Ivo]

Yes, the stoppage was a bit premature but I doubt that Rossy could have gone past the next round. He was going to get KOed. I like that Pulev was aggressive this time. He should fight like this. He ate some good jabs but he kept going for the KO.

I am worried about his weight though. He is not fat or something. He is very well built but 115,3 kg (254 lbs) is heavy in my opinion.

[badr_hari]

but 115,3 kg (254 lbs) is heavy in my opinion.

He keeps on coming heavier and heavier. Next time it will be between 117 and 118. A worser European version of Odlanier Solis.

[Cachibatches]

He keeps on coming heavier and heavier. Next time it will be between 117 and 118. A worser European version of Odlanier Solis.
Look at his girlfriend. I'll bet a lot of his training is horozontal.

[Bummy Davis]

I have not been impressed with his power in the last few fights. It looks like he has a tricky left hand with some power but does not appear to have real heavyweight power but other than the Klitschko's and Virchis most of the Russian fighters Povetkin,Chagaev,Valuev are not KO guys

still he has size, experience and toughness but I am afraid he may need an American trainer to teach him punching leverage that may improve his power

[Ivo]

I agree that Pulev needs another coach. I know he is with a coach from Sauerland but he is not their top one Wegner. From what I hear he works most of the time with his Bulgarian coach Michael Takov.

In regard of the weight issue, I think that Pulev cannot be compared with Solis who is a fatty. By the way they met as amateurs. It would be interesting to fight as pros at some point. From what I hear the next Pulev fight will be a 10 rounder.

[Cachibatches]

I have not been impressed with his power in the last few fights. It looks like he has a tricky left hand with some power but does not appear to have real heavyweight power but other than the Klitschko's and Virchis most of the Russian fighters Povetkin,Chagaev,Valuev are not KO guys

still he has size, experience and toughness but I am afraid he may need an American trainer to teach him punching leverage that may improve his power
Sultan had some pop before he changed his style.

I don't know. Povetkin just doesn't have big power- not bad but not great. Chag started his career washed up, and valuev, god love him, doesn't know how to generate power. He occasionally does so by accident, like in the Owen Beck fight, but it seems like a matter of poor punchign technique.

[Vysotsky]

Sultan had some pop before he changed his style.

I don't know. Povetkin just doesn't have big power- not bad but not great. Chag started his career washed up, and valuev, god love him, doesn't know how to generate power. He occasionally does so by accident, like in the Owen Beck fight, but it seems like a matter of poor punchign technique.

In terms of power i'd say

Monster 1 punch power

Volodymyr and Virchis
Vitali pre-retirement did, it's still decent but not what it was.

Legit Power Punchers

Sultan probably not as much as the above three but not far off.

Boytsov with his Bidenko and Gavern fights proved his to me.

Not 1 punch but do have power (can hurt you but usually takes a combination and accumilation)

Liakhovich, Povetkin, Chagaev - Pulev's probably in here

Virtually feather fisted

Valuev and Bidenko.

[Blake Rayne]

No idea how this guy hasn't hyper extended his elbow with those stiff arm left hooks he throws.

[ogii3]

Next fight for Pulev 16 July, still opponent TBA.

[Mendoza]

Vysotsky He eate a few solid shots against Rossy and didn't react poorly to it, he acted the way you want to see and came right back with his own. Helenius was stopped by Timurziev when he was a junior but that isn't saying much seeing as he was a teenager and there aren't many guys in the Pros who can hit like Timurziev.

I don't think either of them have weak chins but i'm definitely most sold on Glazkov from his Cammarelle and Bakhtov fights. I'v seen him take huge shots from big punchers walk through them and immidiately want to get them back, how you want a fighter to be.


I agree with what you wrote. I am sold on Glazkov being able to take a shot, both mentally and physically!.

I agree that Rossy landed some, and Pulev took it well enough. I'm still not convinced Pulev can win a stand and trade type of fight, or overcome a few hard shots from someone better than Rossy. Time will tell. I hope Pulev is not the next Alexevv. That is to say a very skilled fighter who can't take a big punch, gets upset, then goes south.

[The Spider]

I think Pulev looks a bit like Chagaev, he's taller though.
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btw he seem to be dating some Bulgarian "pop star" I never heard of...
TKpsmBk1Pa8

:lol:

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Are they huge hands he's got, or......

[Manning]

According to Boxrec he is fighting on the undercard of the Helenius vs Liakhovich fight.
Not a bad card at all.


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[ogii3]

Kubrat Pulev is heading to Germany on Monday. Next for him is some sparing preparations for the next bout. According to Kubrat there is huge chance that the fight with Rogan will happens, it all depends how the negotiations will come. He wants this fight, but the final word is Rogan's if the Irish will agree the terms proposed by Sauerland.

[desoe]

The Rogan fight is off, he's fighting Maksym Pediura next

[Manning]

Disappointing, was looking forward to the Rogan fight.

[ludwig]

Strange, Pulev is now scheduled to fight this weekend. The Rogan EU title fight is postponed till October.

[Ivo]

Yes, it is disappointing. Pediura hasn't fought since June 2009. He isn't a solid opponent. I watched his fight with Ustinov and he didn't show anything special. Anything but a KO would be unexpected.

[Ivo]

Pulev by UD. He had some good moments in the second round but the fight went on. He should have stopped him.

In a post fight interview he said his next will be in October against Rogan. He also expressed confidence that he was coming for Klitschkos.

[Nosbor]

Pulev by UD. He had some good moments in the second round but the fight went on. He should have stopped him.

In a post fight interview he said his next will be in October against Rogan. He also expressed confidence that he was coming for Klitschkos.

As what a sparring partner?

[Ivo]

Yes, it is too early for him to think about Klitschkos. Maybe he mentioned them because everyone knows Klitschkos. Ogi who posts here (ogii3) also asked him why he slowed down and didn't finish Pediura in rounds 3 or 4. Kubrat said Peduira was awkward and he did not want to risk everything since it was too early in the fight.

[desoe]

Yeah, like Ivo said - I think Kubrat said it (about the Klits) just to make a little fuss in our country, nothing else. The truth is that most of the people in Bulgaria don't know much about boxing, so probably the Klits are the only boxers in heavyweight they actually know right now.

But I remember a pressconference which Kubrat attended not too much ago, when he said that the only way to see the Klitschkos off the top is them to retire. So, I think he has a reality check, don't pay 2 much attention to his words yesterday ;)

[Black2023]

Kubret is slipping a little, he needs to finish these guys conclusively. Helenius is ahead of him now by some margin and is finishing guys without relying on the judges.

Before i thought Kubret was sure bet to be a champ one day, im gearing towards him being only a top contender/ or having several shots at the title without winning.

[Black2023]

Kubret is slipping a little, he needs to finish these guys conclusively. Helenius is ahead of him now by some margin and is finishing guys without relying on the judges.

Before i thought Kubret was sure bet to be a champ one day, im gearing towards him being only a top contender/ or having several shots at the title without winning.

Kubret should do the following-

2011
NOV S. Peter

2012
Jan A. Harrison

Mar Chagev


Gets him ready for title fights

[rusev]

He is probably fighting Jonathan Banks on 22 of october, for the vacant IBF International heavyweight title ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) .

[Ivo]

He is probably fighting Jonathan Banks on 22 of october, for the vacant IBF International heavyweight title ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) .


According to boxrec it is Travis Walker he is fighting on October 22.

[ludwig]

According to boxrec it is Travis Walker he is fighting on October 22.

Sweet. Good fight! Should be fun to watch, as long as there is no bs premature stoppage like against Rossy.

[Cachibatches]

According to boxrec it is Travis Walker he is fighting on October 22.
Another pretty good opponent. Pulev continues to creep towards a shot.

[IntentionalButt]

Wow, that is a step up.

[kevin80]

I have seen typing his

[Nosbor]

Pulev will stop Walker! Probably even early...

[Ivo]

I was hoping for someone better than Walker. The guy has been stopped anytime he fights a good opponent.

[IntentionalButt]

Edit the damn thread title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Only registered and activated users can see links]

[ogii3]

Edit the damn thread title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Only registered and activated users can see links]
Haha, why, it's nice :) You may follow the entire career of Pulev just by clicking here and read all the pages :) It's better then wikipedia.

[Hercegovac]

Kubrat won today.

Bulgarians are icky.

[IntentionalButt]

Haha, why, it's nice :) You may follow the entire career of Pulev just by clicking here and read all the pages :) It's better then wikipedia.

Yes but the entire damn thread isn't about his debut. :lol::lol:

Call it "Kubrat Pulev pro career".

[pirao666]

Do you think he could beat Povetkin at this point?

[Vysotsky]

Do you think he could beat Povetkin at this point?

Some of Kubrat's biggest flaws would cost him vs Povetkin imo.

He doesn't jab enough which would allow Povetkin to get into range unpunished most times. Pulev has good handspeed and combo's but rarely throws in combination and he isn't a big puncher. If those held true in a matchup vs Sasha he would get outworked.

That said when Pulev he gets hit or the opponent tries to push the pace Kubrat does seem to respond, throw more and get more aggressive so perhaps a fight vs a guy like Sasha would bring out the best in him. His fight vs Rossy was probably the best iv seen him as a pro cuz he was more aggressive and let his hands go more.

[ogii3]

Kubrat Pulev will not fight this year. His next fight will be on January of February and he will make one defense of intercontinental belt. then his management team said that they will try to attack EBU belt.

[Puksu]

Do you guys think it would be possible for him to face Robert Helenius for EBU belt some time next year? Dimitrenko said that he'll be ready to face Helenius at february. If that's true so how about after that? Could Helenius and Pulev face? It would be very exciting fight!!

[Goodhill]

Yes but the entire damn thread isn't about his debut. :lol::lol:

Call it "Kubrat Pulev pro career".

Come on, we´re witnessing boxing history on the making.

"Who had most debut fights in professional boxing?"

"Pulev - 37 pro debut fights in a row"

[ogii3]

Pulev and Helenius will never been matched in the near future. It will be nice fight between them and i would like to see it. Probably they will try to secure EBU title for Helenius, who is ahead in the EBU ranks then Pulev. And probably after Robert will be put in a position for world title fight, then probably it will be Pulev time to attack the title. But who knows.

About the thread, it's the most read theme ever in European section of the forum :)

[ogii3]

Kubrat Pulev will probably make his first defense of his IBF intercontinental title in January against Maurice Harris.

[Joe_MacKenzie]

Kubrat Pulev will probably make his first defense of his IBF intercontinental title in January against Maurice Harris.

Good news. Maurice Harris is the ideal opponent for Pulev at this point in his career. :good

There are a lot of poorly-managed heavyweights like Pala, Glazkov and Boytsov, but it's good to see that some talented HWs like Pulev and Helenius are being managed intelligently.

[sallywinder]

australias alex leapai would be perfect for pulev. boxer vs puncher. alex is looking to step up in class. pulev needs to show his class against a dangerous puncher.

alex by ko.....but who knows? alex ko'd orlov in 4 one of the best ko's you will see.....

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come on pulev...got the guts?:yep






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[Ryan O'Reilly]

australias alex leapai would be perfect for pulev. boxer vs puncher. alex is looking to step up in class. pulev needs to show his class against a dangerous puncher.

alex by ko.....but who knows? alex ko'd orlov in 4 one of the best ko's you will see.....

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come on pulev...got the guts?:yep






,


Ustinov has this Alex chap for breakfast.



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[sallywinder]

dear mr o'reilly.

your offer has been accepted by team leapai. mr ustinov will be slated in against alex due to the retirement of danny williams whom alex was scheduled to fight in a couple of months.

in the absence of danny, mr ustinov will be an entertaining ko for the loyal fans of alex.

please contact alex's team through boxrec. thats if you actually know anyone involved in boxing you fuck head.

thank you.




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[Joe_MacKenzie]

australias alex leapai would be perfect for pulev. boxer vs puncher. alex is looking to step up in class. pulev needs to show his class against a dangerous puncher.

alex by ko.....but who knows? alex ko'd orlov in 4 one of the best ko's you will see.....

come on pulev...got the guts?:yep

Pulev vs. Leapai would be a good HW matchup. :good

I hope it happens in 2012.

[sallywinder]

Pulev vs. Leapai would be a good HW matchup. :good

I hope it happens in 2012.

i recon too. :good

there is no guarantee of a winner, but on paper pulev schools alex over 12. alex has a punchers chance, and throws them from unusual angles. his overhand rights, and uppercuts, are just about invisible, as boxers dont expect them.

it would prove a very entertaining match up, and one i know team leapai would jump at. but is pulev game to fight alex...??:huh



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[Joe_MacKenzie]

i recon too. :good

there is no guarantee of a winner, but on paper pulev schools alex over 12. alex has a punchers chance, and throws them from unusual angles. his overhand rights, and uppercuts, are just about invisible, as boxers dont expect them.

it would prove a very entertaining match up, and one i know team leapai would jump at. but is pulev game to fight alex...??:huh

Yes he is. Leapai should contact Sauerland, they regularly seek opponents for Pulev and Gerber.

Also, the managers of Glazkov and Ustinov are looking for opponents.

[IntentionalButt]

This freaking thread title... :-( :lol:

[sallywinder]

Yes he is. Leapai should contact Sauerland, they regularly seek opponents for Pulev and Gerber.

Also, the managers of Glazkov and Ustinov are looking for opponents.

alex manager is contactable through boxrec. they should know how to do it.

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[Brickhaus]

This freaking thread title... :-( :lol:

Well, the thread IS over two years old...

On Leapai, he's fun to watch but isn't any better than the American prospects, IMO. He was getting outboxed by Travis Walker until earning a very controversial stoppage. If they want Pulev, fine, but I think he'd have his hands full.

[The Iron Worm]

Come on, we´re witnessing boxing history on the making.

"Who had most debut fights in professional boxing?"

"Pulev - 37 pro debut fights in a row"
:lol:

[desoe]

This is terrible...

this is terrible ... Kubrat should KO this guy, if he really wants to prove a point

[ludwig]

Pulev vrs. Thompson would be a good final eliminator. But i dunno if Pulev feels ready for that fight.

[ogii3]

It's confirmed: Pulev vs Harris on 14th January

Probably the plans of "Sauerland" for Kubrat are as follows: in the late summer or earlier Autumn if Areola or Thompson are available there will be an offer for a match against them. Both Helenius and Pulev will approach IBF №1 rankings to secure a fight with Wlad.

[Cachibatches]

Migth be figthing Bidenko next. He continues to beat good mid-level guys in his various debutes.

[desoe]

Yes, it's confirmed: Kubrat Pulev vs. Taras Bydenko on 14th January

Good luck to Kubrat in his heavyweight debut N15

[Vysotsky]

Kubrat better bring his A game cuz Bydenko could play spolier for sure he's a good boxer, solid chin, not a big puncher but if Pulev comes in lazy like he sometimes does he could get outboxed.

[Tyler-Durden]

I hope his wife will be in the audience. :bowdown

[Zmora]

Wow:)

Topic about Pulev is probably the most popular on euro boxing forum:o why is that so?

I mean...he's ok, I root for him whenever he fights but there is totally nothing special about this guy. Not that much power or explosiveness, not that impressive during fight. A good journeyman but there are many better HW prospects than him.

If someone could clear that a bit for me. Maybe I'm missing something.

Or maybe it's just coincidence that this thread is so popular?

[Ivo]

I hope his wife will be in the audience. :bowdown


You mean his ladyfriend. :D I do not think she has ever been to his fights.

[Cachibatches]

Wow:)

Topic about Pulev is probably the most popular on euro boxing forum:o why is that so?

I mean...he's ok, I root for him whenever he fights but there is totally nothing special about this guy. Not that much power or explosiveness, not that impressive during fight. A good journeyman but there are many better HW prospects than him.

If someone could clear that a bit for me. Maybe I'm missing something.

Or maybe it's just coincidence that this thread is so popular?
He fights often against good competition.

[Tyler-Durden]

You mean his ladyfriend. :D I do not think she has ever been to his fights.
Well, let's hope it will be her first time then. :yep
Wow:)

Topic about Pulev is probably the most popular on euro boxing forum:o why is that so?

I mean...he's ok, I root for him whenever he fights but there is totally nothing special about this guy. Not that much power or explosiveness, not that impressive during fight. A good journeyman but there are many better HW prospects than him.

If someone could clear that a bit for me. Maybe I'm missing something.

Or maybe it's just coincidence that this thread is so popular?
Probably because of his ladyfriend. :yep

[pirao666]

Wow:)

Topic about Pulev is probably the most popular on euro boxing forum:o why is that so?

I mean...he's ok, I root for him whenever he fights but there is totally nothing special about this guy. Not that much power or explosiveness, not that impressive during fight. A good journeyman but there are many better HW prospects than him.

If someone could clear that a bit for me. Maybe I'm missing something.

Or maybe it's just coincidence that this thread is so popular?

Like who? There aren't many prospects that have faced the level of competition Pulev has so far.

[Zmora]

Well, let's hope it will be her first time then. :yep

Probably because of his ladyfriend. :yep

:rofl:rofl:rofl

@Cachibatches thx. That would explain why there are so many updates about him and, as the opposition is good, why there are so many comments

@pirao666 maybe I'm a bit to harsh on him. Probably because of Walker fight where I was so disappointed that young fighter is so tired in his bout. The day before I rewatched Bowe- Holyfield I;P

[Zmora]

Like who? There aren't many prospects that have faced the level of competition Pulev has so far.

Well...that one would be hard to defend;P I got carried a way a bit;) I realized that guys I was thinking of as prospects are actually a contenders right now. So I'd have difficulties coming up with more examples.

It's that I don't think he can change anything in HW division. For me he is just one of few prospects but nothing special.
I hope that after 1-2 of his next fights I'd have to change my mind.

[pirao666]

Well...that one would be hard to defend;P I got carried a way a bit;) I realized that guys I was thinking of as prospects are actually a contenders right now. So I'd have difficulties coming up with more examples.

It's that I don't think he can change anything in HW division. For me he is just one of few prospects but nothing special.
I hope that after 1-2 of his next fights I'd have to change my mind.

Yeah, I don't think he'll be the next dominant champion or anything but he's a solid fighter, he has good skills, but he's a bit lazy at times and his lack of power hurts him tremendously, he's as feather fisted as they come.

Still, he could be in some intriguing fights against the likes of Tyson Fury, Povetkin, Arreola, Mitchell, etc.

[Nosbor]

I like Pulev and wish him well but do not see anything special in him either. Would not suprise me if a guy like Magomed Adbulsalamov would beat him at this stage. I doubt Pulev is getting top notch sparring or coaching where he is based. His developement has certainly seemed to be stagnating. Big fish, small pond syndrome.

[Joe_MacKenzie]

I like Pulev and wish him well but do not see anything special in him either. Would not suprise me if a guy like Magomed Adbulsalamov would beat him at this stage. I doubt Pulev is getting top notch sparring or coaching where he is based. His developement has certainly seemed to be stagnating. Big fish, small pond syndrome.

I think you're right about the lack of sparring.

I also see he's not in ideal physical condition, in fact he has been gradually gained weight. If he's lose some excess pounds he'd likely have better stamina. He doesn't "turn it up" for the KO sometimes because he gets tired after throwning a few hard shots.

[ogii3]

For the third time Pulev's opponent was changed.... Now it's Michael Sprott (according to boxrec...). Seems we are back to the Oleg Platov's saga. For sure Sprott must be easier opponent then Bidenko or Haris

[ogii3]

Dominant win for Pulev. Not so attractive, but very clear. He received not more then 4-5 clear shots for entire match. Sprott seems not been in best condition. Next for Kubrat is probably European belt after shoulder surgery for Helenius.

[Manning]

Impressive win yesterday for Pulev although you could tell Sprott only took the fight on short notice, was carrying a bit of a belly which is unusual for him. 2012 should be a good year for Pulev. Has a debutant ever looked as good as that?

[pirao666]

I think Dimitrenko would be a good next fight for Pulev, and the final nail on the coffin in the ukranian's career.

[Ivo]

I would love to see Kubrat against Seth Mitchell or Bermane Stiverne.

[ogii3]

Here some interesting stats

Who fought Mike Tyson between his 11th and 15th professional bouts
11. Sterling Benjamin 5-6-1
12. Eddie Richardson 10-2-0
13. Conroy Nelson 15-7-2
14. Sammy Scaff 13-6-0
15. Mark Young 8-6-0

Kubrat Pulev

11. Yaroslav Zavorotnyi 15-5-0
12. Derric Rossy 25-3-0
13. Maksym Pediura 13-2-1
14. Travis Walker 38-6-1
15. Michael Sprott 36-17-0

Wladimir Klitschko
11. Biko Botowamungu 9-5-1
12. James Pritchard 30-16-2
13. Marcos Gonzalez 18-11-1
14. Jerry Halstead 84-18-1
15. Ladislav Husarik 4-13-1

Vitaly Klitschko
11. Gilberto Williamson 4-3-3
12. Herman Delgado 12-8-1
13. Anthony Willis 16-6-0
14. Marcus Rhode 20-7-0
15. Alben Belinski 5-0-0


Dennis Boytsov
11. Zoltan Petranyi 28-16-0
12. Hein van Bosch 9-13-0
13. Radoslav Milutinovic 8-20-0
14. Jucimar Francisco Hipolito 11-5-0
15. Edson Cesar Antonio 31-5-1

Seth Mitchel
11. Joseph Rabotte 3-4-0
12. Andrew Greeley 14-25-2
13. Alvaro Morales 3-5-5
14. Andrae Carthron 3-2-2
15 Jermell Barnes 18-22-2

[desoe]

It's official now - Pulev vs. Dimitrenko for the EBU title.

No date confirmed yet

[Malden]

Here some interesting stats

Who fought Mike Tyson between his 11th and 15th professional bouts
11. Sterling Benjamin 5-6-1
12. Eddie Richardson 10-2-0
13. Conroy Nelson 15-7-2
14. Sammy Scaff 13-6-0
15. Mark Young 8-6-0

Kubrat Pulev

11. Yaroslav Zavorotnyi 15-5-0
12. Derric Rossy 25-3-0
13. Maksym Pediura 13-2-1
14. Travis Walker 38-6-1
15. Michael Sprott 36-17-0

Wladimir Klitschko
11. Biko Botowamungu 9-5-1
12. James Pritchard 30-16-2
13. Marcos Gonzalez 18-11-1
14. Jerry Halstead 84-18-1
15. Ladislav Husarik 4-13-1

Vitaly Klitschko
11. Gilberto Williamson 4-3-3
12. Herman Delgado 12-8-1
13. Anthony Willis 16-6-0
14. Marcus Rhode 20-7-0
15. Alben Belinski 5-0-0


Dennis Boytsov
11. Zoltan Petranyi 28-16-0
12. Hein van Bosch 9-13-0
13. Radoslav Milutinovic 8-20-0
14. Jucimar Francisco Hipolito 11-5-0
15. Edson Cesar Antonio 31-5-1

Seth Mitchel
11. Joseph Rabotte 3-4-0
12. Andrew Greeley 14-25-2
13. Alvaro Morales 3-5-5
14. Andrae Carthron 3-2-2
15 Jermell Barnes 18-22-2

:good

[pirao666]

It's official now - Pulev vs. Dimitrenko for the EBU title.

No date confirmed yet

Hopefully it doesn't fall through this time.

[desoe]

Well, even if it fails... I'm sure Oleg Platov would be avaliable :lol:

[Manning]

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By Ruslan Chikov

As reported last week, the European Boxing Union announced that heavyweights Alexander Dimitrenko (32-1, 21 KOs) and Kubrat Pulev (15-0, 7 KOs) would battle for the vacant EBU heavyweight title. The belt was vacated when champion Robert Helenius had to undergo shoulder surgery, which is going to require several months of rehabilitation.

For Pulev, this is the first tough test of his entire career. Promoter by Sauerland Event, Pulev is one of their rising heavyweight prospects. Dimitrenko, experienced and dangerous, is promoted by Universum. Recently, Dimitrenko and Universum exchanged words in the media. Whether Dimitrenko withdraws from the bout is unknown, but Pulev is ready to fight.

"It's a great honor. In 2008, I managed to become the amateur champion of Europe. Now I want to repeat the same feat [as a pro]. Dimitrenko is a strong opponent, but I will do everything to beat him," Pulev said.



Well at least Pulev wants the fight.

[IntentionalButt]

Well, even if it fails... I'm sure Oleg Platov would be avaliable :lol:

:scaredas:

[Malden]

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Was it three or four times they tried to make that fight? :lol:

[ogii3]

On Monday it will be finally decided if Kubrat will fight Dimitrenko or Boytsov. It all depends on Universum. One think is clear, his next fight will be on 31 March in Germany.

[Joe_MacKenzie]

On Monday it will be finally decided if Kubrat will fight Dimitrenko or Boytsov. It all depends on Universum. One think is clear, his next fight will be on 31 March in Germany.

Presumably on a Sauerland card.

Boytsov-Pulev would be a competitive matchup of top HWs with different styles. Kubrat has more experience against better fighters, as an amateur and pro, but Boytsov has one-punch KO power.

[Cafe]

On Monday it will be finally decided if Kubrat will fight Dimitrenko or Boytsov. It all depends on Universum. One think is clear, his next fight will be on 31 March in Germany.

Please be Boytsov. Dimitrenko isn't that good, Boytsov has some nice potential and we've been waiting for him to step up for a long time, the fight would certainly be A LOT better as well.

[Cachibatches]

Boytsov-Pulev is exactly what the division needs.

[IntentionalButt]

Boytsov-Pulev is exactly what the division needs.

Well, short of a Great American Hope...yeah. :yep

[Black2023]

Here some interesting stats

Who fought Mike Tyson between his 11th and 15th professional bouts
11. Sterling Benjamin 5-6-1
12. Eddie Richardson 10-2-0
13. Conroy Nelson 15-7-2
14. Sammy Scaff 13-6-0
15. Mark Young 8-6-0

Kubrat Pulev

11. Yaroslav Zavorotnyi 15-5-0
12. Derric Rossy 25-3-0
13. Maksym Pediura 13-2-1
14. Travis Walker 38-6-1
15. Michael Sprott 36-17-0

Wladimir Klitschko
11. Biko Botowamungu 9-5-1
12. James Pritchard 30-16-2
13. Marcos Gonzalez 18-11-1
14. Jerry Halstead 84-18-1
15. Ladislav Husarik 4-13-1

Vitaly Klitschko
11. Gilberto Williamson 4-3-3
12. Herman Delgado 12-8-1
13. Anthony Willis 16-6-0
14. Marcus Rhode 20-7-0
15. Alben Belinski 5-0-0


Dennis Boytsov
11. Zoltan Petranyi 28-16-0
12. Hein van Bosch 9-13-0
13. Radoslav Milutinovic 8-20-0
14. Jucimar Francisco Hipolito 11-5-0
15. Edson Cesar Antonio 31-5-1

Seth Mitchel
11. Joseph Rabotte 3-4-0
12. Andrew Greeley 14-25-2
13. Alvaro Morales 3-5-5
14. Andrae Carthron 3-2-2
15 Jermell Barnes 18-22-2


Another key is time-

Whilst the numbers are good...Pulev has taken two years and a few months to reach 15-0.

Tyson took 10 months.


Tyson from March 85 to march 88 - Was undisputed heavyweight champion, 34-0 and 30 knockouts. Thats 3 years.

Tys

[ludwig]

Things are looking up for Pulev since Sauerland will promote this EBU title fight. So Pulev will have the home field advantage.

[Puksu]

It will be very exciting fight, who ever the he's fighting Dimi or Boytsov. I think Pulev will win by UD.

[ogii3]

Kubrat is training right now with Bulgarian national amateur team along with his brother Tervel. The guys are waiting for very strong Cuban, Turkey and Korea teams to come for joint preparation and participation for the oldest amateur tournament in Europe - "Strandjca cup" (22-25 February) in Sofia (More then 160 fighters men and women will come - Russia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Cuba, Turkey, Korea, France, Germany, England will come).

It's expected that Kubrat will leave for Germany in the middle of February to make sparings and to prepare himself for 31 March bout. I am hoping that this time there will not be a problem with the opponents, it's strange that it's so tough to find a capable one and good ranked fighter to accept big 12 rounds heavyweight fight these days

[ogii3]

It's official - Pulev/Dimitrenko on 5th May. Reason - Injury of Dimitrenko.

[Uncle Roger]

It's official - Pulev/Dimitrenko on 5th May. Reason - Injury of Dimitrenko.

I bet he hit his head on something when he was pretending to faint again.:-(

[ogii3]

[Only registered and activated users can see links]

Dimitrenko looks 7-8 cm longer here.

Some quotes from Kubrat:
"First i want to be European champion, then i want someone of Klitschko broters"

Dimitrenko, who's got a new coach - Scott Welch
"I Lost the European title, because of injury, now i am healed."

[ogii3]

Next for Kubrat in his pro debut will be a fight in september/october, defence of European title.

[Nosbor]

We should of had a Wladimir/Vitaly Klitschko pro debut thread...

LOL

Not sure if ESB was even around back then. I discovered this place right before Wlad fought Botha!

[Goodhill]

Any news about what´s going to be Pulev´s next pro debut -fight?

[stitches]

Kubrat Pulev gave a press-conference yesterday in Sofia:
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
You can play it here if you understand any Bulgarian.

In short, key points:
- He thanked everybody for the great support, said this gives him even more determination and ambition to keep going forward.
- The fight vs Dimitrenko was key for both boxers as everything was on the line - a loss would end Dimitrenko's ambitions for world title and possiblly end his career(he also said Dimitrenko wanted to sign a contract with Sauerland, too, which will probably not happen now), and a loss for Pulev would set him back a lot!
- The fight vs Dimitrenko was not easy, as Dimitrenko is very experienced fighter. Said his brother came to his corner at 5-6 round break and said to him he should push it a bit and get more active because the he was hearing the refs are having it about even at that point.
- The cut on Dimitrenko's face gave Pulev confidence, while it gave Dimitrenko worries and problems.
- Talked about the sparrings he had preparing for the fight - tall guys... he had David Price and Orlov sparring him. Said it was extremely hard in the first training sessions vs Price, but with time he got used to his size and was outboxing him
- He said he knew Dimitrenko's British coach and the way he's approaching fights, he knew Dimitrenko would try to go hard the first rounds and going slow and cautious in the first several rounds was planned from that perspective. He said defence was key in the fight and he was training a lot about it. Said he couldn't find the right distance in the beginning of the fight, but he adjusted. He waited till Dimitrenko went a little soft from which point on he started developing his attacks more freely. It was his best fight to date, he thinks.
-He said he appreciates the titles, but having such high rankings(4th-5th) in various boxing organizations rankings is amazing, and he couldn't believe he surpassed such great boxers.
About his plans:
- a little vacation, then training and going to support his brother at the Olympics, and September or October - a fight for defense of the title.
- they asked him about the Klitchkos' weaknesses - he said he's not focused on them right now, but of course they have weaknesses, they are human as him, just at this moment they are great boxers and are at the top, but thit will not be forever, the moment's gonna come when they will lose.
-Said he rates his current status way above the Olympics level.
-There's a possibility his defense of the title will be in Sofia in the new Arena Armeets Sofia.

[pirao666]

Kubrat Pulev gave a press-conference yesterday in Sofia:
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
You can play it here if you understand any Bulgarian.

In short, key points:
- He thanked everybody for the great support, said this gives him even more determination and ambition to keep going forward.
- The fight vs Dimitrenko was key for both boxers as everything was on the line - a loss would end Dimitrenko's ambitions for world title and possiblly end his career(he also said Dimitrenko wanted to sign a contract with Sauerland, too, which will probably not happen now), and a loss for Pulev would set him back a lot!
- The fight vs Dimitrenko was not easy, as Dimitrenko is very experienced fighter. Said his brother came to his corner at 5-6 round break and said to him he should push it a bit and get more active because the he was hearing the refs are having it about even at that point.
- The cut on Dimitrenko's face gave Pulev confidence, while it gave Dimitrenko worries and problems.
- Talked about the sparrings he had preparing for the fight - tall guys... he had David Price and Olegov sparring him. Said it was extremely hard in the first training sessions vs Price, but with time he got used to his size and was outboxing him
- He said he knew Dimitrenko's British coach and the way he's approaching fights, he knew Dimitrenko would try to go hard the first rounds and going slow and cautious in the first several rounds was planned from that perspective. He said defence was key in the fight and he was training a lot about it. Said he couldn't find the right distance in the beginning of the fight, but he adjusted. He waited till Dimitrenko went a little soft from which point on he started developing his attacks more freely. It was his best fight to date, he thinks.
-He said he appreciates the titles, but having such high rankings(4th-5th) in various boxing organizations rankings is amazing, and he couldn't believe he surpassed such great boxers.
About his plans:
- a little vacation, then training and going to support his brother at the Olympics, and September or October - a fight for defense of the title.
- they asked him about the Klitchkos' weaknesses - he said he's not focused on them right now, but of course they have weaknesses, they are human as him, just at this moment they are great boxers and are at the top, but thit will not be forever, the moment's gonna come when they will lose.
-Said he rates his current status way above the Olympics level.
-There's a possibility his defense of the title will be in Sofia in the new Arena Armeets Sofia.

Interesting info, thanks. Who's Olegov BTW? Never heard of him.

[stitches]

:patschsorry, my mistake - I meant Orlov, lol

[Vysotsky]

Kubrat Pulev gave a press-conference yesterday in Sofia:
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
You can play it here if you understand any Bulgarian.

In short, key points:
- He thanked everybody for the great support, said this gives him even more determination and ambition to keep going forward.
- The fight vs Dimitrenko was key for both boxers as everything was on the line - a loss would end Dimitrenko's ambitions for world title and possiblly end his career(he also said Dimitrenko wanted to sign a contract with Sauerland, too, which will probably not happen now), and a loss for Pulev would set him back a lot!
- The fight vs Dimitrenko was not easy, as Dimitrenko is very experienced fighter. Said his brother came to his corner at 5-6 round break and said to him he should push it a bit and get more active because the he was hearing the refs are having it about even at that point.
- The cut on Dimitrenko's face gave Pulev confidence, while it gave Dimitrenko worries and problems.
- Talked about the sparrings he had preparing for the fight - tall guys... he had David Price and Orlov sparring him. Said it was extremely hard in the first training sessions vs Price, but with time he got used to his size and was outboxing him
- He said he knew Dimitrenko's British coach and the way he's approaching fights, he knew Dimitrenko would try to go hard the first rounds and going slow and cautious in the first several rounds was planned from that perspective. He said defence was key in the fight and he was training a lot about it. Said he couldn't find the right distance in the beginning of the fight, but he adjusted. He waited till Dimitrenko went a little soft from which point on he started developing his attacks more freely. It was his best fight to date, he thinks.
-He said he appreciates the titles, but having such high rankings(4th-5th) in various boxing organizations rankings is amazing, and he couldn't believe he surpassed such great boxers.
About his plans:
- a little vacation, then training and going to support his brother at the Olympics, and September or October - a fight for defense of the title.
- they asked him about the Klitchkos' weaknesses - he said he's not focused on them right now, but of course they have weaknesses, they are human as him, just at this moment they are great boxers and are at the top, but thit will not be forever, the moment's gonna come when they will lose.
-Said he rates his current status way above the Olympics level.
-There's a possibility his defense of the title will be in Sofia in the new Arena Armeets Sofia.

Thanks man great stuff. I like that Tervel was acting as a spy :lol: Making a Title defense at home would be great to see.

red - does he mean that he thinks he's a much better fighter now than he was back in 2008?

[stitches]

no, he meant it more like a public status in the boxing world, prestige...

[Ivo]

It would be good for Khan Kubrat to fight Solis next. They has fought as amateurs so why not again? Besides, Solis is popular in Germany. His promoer is German so the public would like it, I guess.

[rusev]

That's a risky fight for Pulev , its 3-1 for Solis in the ameteurs i think , but as fat, as he is now, Pulev has got a chance..

[rusev]

According to the EBU , Pulev will have to defend the title against Robert Helenius .I wonder what Sauerland think of it ?