Kubrat+Pulev Entries

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Driving the Bus – January 1st, 2019
“No-one owns life, but anyone who can pick up a frying pan owns death.” So they say. And those people are right…
Hughie Fury beats the Ox – August 30th, 2018
Hughie is a tricky, mobile, fighter with a long reach and he has the guidance of his father which only the stupid would ignore in this case…
Joshua vs. Parker—Please, Make Us Care Again – March 31st, 2018
The bout is set to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and the telecast on the Showtime network begins at 5PM EST…
The improved state of the heavyweight middle class – February 8th, 2018
Along with the top four who are not mentioned, these fighters compose the top fifteen heavyweights for most people…
Of Course Anthony Joshua is Fighter of the Year – December 26th, 2017
If one-sided romps against stylistically ill-suited foes make a case for awards and heavy praise, then, yeah, Lomachenko has the edge over Joshua…
A Title Fight in Name Only – November 24th, 2017
Neither Ustinov nor Charr has done enough in their careers to be crowned heavyweight champion of the world…
Brandon Krause Interview/Analysis on Joshua-Wilder – November 1st, 2017
“More than 32 knockouts out of 33 wins will get you to believe, or whatever the heck it is, but the guy can punch…”
Joshua vs. Takam Preview – October 28th, 2017
“When I heard Pulev pulled out, I was going to do the same thing. I thought that’s what the champions are doing these days…”
Boxing TV Schedule: Week of October 22-28 – October 24th, 2017
AJ is a young, athletic fighter with good fundamentals, so this clash of age, experience, and styles should make for an enjoyable bout…
Deontay Wilder Must Humble Himself Before The Church of Anthony Joshua – October 24th, 2017
At this point, the legion of Anthony Joshua true believers has advanced past cult-like status to the level of a full-blown religion...
Takam Replaces Pulev for AJ Bout – October 18th, 2017
“Takam is already as tough as they come. He just keeps on walking forward, and that's disheartening for a fighter…”
Anthony Joshua on PPV is Bad Business – September 12th, 2017
Yeah, the money is right there, right now, just ready to be scooped into sacks and deposited into everyone’s accounts…
Katie Taylor World Title shot – September 11th, 2017
Katie Taylor, one of the greatest amateurs of all time, will take on Anahi Sanchez for the WBA Lightweight Title…
Joshua vs. Pulev undercard – September 8th, 2017
After the Yafai title defense was confirmed, two fights have since been added for the October 28 card in Cardiff…
Yafai vs. Ishida announced – September 6th, 2017
Khalid "Kal" Yafai (22-0) defending his WBA Super Flyweight Title against his mandatory in Sho Ishida (24-0)…
Joshua to Face Pulev in October – September 5th, 2017
The news may be seen as neither hot nor fresh because Joshua will face the mandatory challenger for his IBF title, Kubrat Pulev on October 28…
European Pound for Pound List – August 29th, 2017
Europe has had some legendary boxers in its time but you could argue this current crop of boxers is as strong as any ever…
Bouts, bouts and more bouts – June 7th, 2017
Eddie Hearn finally announced Terence Crawford (31-0) will attempt to unify his belts against Julius Indongo (22-0)…
Europe’s Greatest Ever Boxers by Country – May 23rd, 2017
Europe may not have the historical precedence that Latin America or the United States have but still many great champions have been produced...
Joshua's next fight rumblings – May 3rd, 2017
One of the big reactions to the Anthony Joshua fight was working out what would be next for the likable champion…
Lessons from Joshua vs. Klitschko – April 29th, 2017
A Joshua win was the best result for the sport and to do it in such a phenomenal style was unbelievable…
Questions Answered: Haye vs. Bellew – March 7th, 2017
The only questions seemed to be, how long would it last and could Bellew land anything meaningful before he was stopped?
Fury-Klitschko II: Better Burgers to Flip? – July 18th, 2016
There cannot be another Wild West without the bullets. There cannot be an ineffectual and inept repeat performance...
The Ice Man Cometh – June 17th, 2016
“Joshua does everything right. He might be a little predictable at this stage but he is athletic, fast, and hits hard...”
David Haye — Temporary Road-Sweeper – June 1st, 2016
This, to some, is the corrupt banality of modern showmanship. Haye, quite simply, has fought two bums. He has indulged in celebrity opportunism…
Klitschko / Fury: Skill and Power vs. Zig-Zags and The Almighty – November 23rd, 2015
Klitschko is a fine architect, calmly deconstructing faces, subtly carving through the resolve of the man opposite…
What Keeps Tony Thompson Ticking – October 29th, 2015
Like Sixto Rodriguez flying to South Africa, Tony was a man who saw a regular guy in the mirror, then found that, in another world, he had been made famous…
Domestic Violence – August 24th, 2015
Do I think Gary will win? I believe he has a healthier chance than the men who have gone before him...
Another user, another lame excuse – July 30th, 2015
“Thompson argued the banned substance entered his body through a medication taken for high blood pressure…”
Heavyweight Bouillabaisse – April 28th, 2015
All of a sudden, Philadelphia's Bryant “By-By” Jennings has added more spice to an already tasty heavyweight stew…
Wladimir Klitschko vs. Kubrat Pulev – April 25th, 2015
On Nov. 14, 2014 at O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany, WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 KOs), from Kiev, Ukraine, by way of Zhangiztobe, Kazakhstan, defended his titles against unbeaten Kubrat Pulev, hailing from Sofia, Bulgaria. Klitschko was 62-3 coming in. Pulev was…
Klitschko-Jennings Preview – April 24th, 2015
If boxing is indeed the “theater of the unexpected,” anything is possible, including the champion bringing down the curtain early…
Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em: The Top 10 in 2015 – January 11th, 2015
2015 could be the year where wholesale changes are made to the sports hierarchy (provided everyone gets the memo, of course)...
HBO’s “Boxing’s Best”: Assessed & Undressed – January 1st, 2015
As serfs before kings, the vanquished fighters in all of these HBO “standouts” maintained tail-tucking “strategies’ throughout…
Top 20 Knockouts of 2014 – December 26th, 2014
Few believe that 2014 was a knockout year in boxing. It wasn't, however, for want of trying. There were plenty of fights, both good and bad, followed by decisions both good and bad. But knockouts, which take the guesswork from the hands of judges, are what boxing is about. Gorilla Productions just released…
Richard Carmack: Tipping the Scales – November 16th, 2014
Move over, Steve Reeves. Step aside, Mickey Hargitay. This is the Sweet Science, not the Mr. Universe championship…
Wladimir Klitschko vs. Kubrat Pulev – November 16th, 2014
On Nov. 15, 2014, at the O2 Arena in Hamburg, Germany, reigning and defending heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, from Kiev, Ukraine, fought undefeated Kubrat Pulev, from Sofia, Bulgaria. Klitschko was 62-3 coming in. Pulev was 20-0. The fight, which was billed as Wladimir's toughest in years, was…
Making Mincemeat in Hamburg – November 15th, 2014
The difference in talent between Klitschko and the rest of the heavyweights has become one not of degree, but of kind…
Hamburg Heaven: Klitschko Pulverizes Pulev – November 15th, 2014
While Floyd Mayweather is the universally recognized pound-for-pound king, Klitschko has dominated his division like no other fighter in this era…
Shannon Briggs Hits Hamburg – November 14th, 2014
Keeping up with Shannon Briggs is like keeping up with the Kardashians. It's voyeuristic. All that’s missing is the booty...
Showdown in Hamburg: Klitschko vs. Pulev – November 14th, 2014
Wladimir Klitschko may be too good for his own good, but considering the alternatives, that ain’t bad…
Wladimir Klitschko Motivation Video: Training Camp – November 10th, 2014
Wladimir Klitschko's title reign speaks for itself. He's not a perfect fighter and his competition may have left something to be desired, but Dr. Steelhammer has ruled the roost for over a decade, during which time he has not embarrassed boxing or himself. In that spirit, the dignified heavyweight champion…
The Smart Set: Dr. Steelhammer Speaks – September 20th, 2014
Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko's fight with Kubrat Pulev has been rescheduled for Nov. 12 at O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany. Since suffering an injury in training, Dr. Steelhammer has been neither seen nor heard. To remedy that absence, he just met with the press to discuss his health, the…
Mauling the World Heavyweight Title – September 12th, 2014
The universal law of supply and demand decrees very simply that an oversupply of championship fights will devalue those championship fights...
Klitschko Injured, Fight Postponed – August 25th, 2014
Dr. Steelhammer tore a muscle in his biceps while sparring in Austria and will need at least a month to recover...
David Price Interview – August 5th, 2014
David Price (18-2 with 15 KO’s) was seemingly on his way to the top of the Heavyweight kingdom when he suffered the first of two de-railing defeats to Tony Thompson (2nd round KO in Feb 2013 and 6th round TKO in July 2013). Those setbacks caused Price to re-evaluate his career and after a parting of…
End of the Sixth: 2014 Mid-Year Review – July 1st, 2014
It had all the hallmarks of a FOTY candidate; a complete disregard for defensive technique, guts, action, knockdowns and eventually a knockout...
IBF Orders Klitschko-Pulev – May 8th, 2014
Rather than being an embarrassment, Klitschko should post a dominant performance that underlines his inherent superiority...
The re-match – February 12th, 2014
Saturday marks the first time Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora will step into the ring in 2014. It was less than a year ago that both fighter’s seemed on very different paths, Fury was scheduled to meet David Haye in a world title eliminator whilst Chisora’s chances at the top level had been called…
Winds of change? – February 4th, 2014
Is the landscape of the Heavyweight division about to alter dramatically? With the WBC Championship now vacant and Bermaine Stiverne and Chris Arreola scheduled to re-match for the prestigious green belt we know that at least one of the four major blue ribbon titles is going to find its way back to American…