Kubrat Pulev - the chance of a lifetime

[Crease]

And so he undefeated challenger & top contender Kubrat Pulev will meet Wladimir Klitschsko for three of the World Titles.

But how much chance do you give Pulev of pulling off the big shock?

[Crease]

I'm putting this around the 01-20% , as much as I hate to say it. I think that as long as Wladimir performs the way that he can, he shouldn't have any trouble in this match. But I do give him massive credit for fighting the top ranked contender in his division, rather than the likes of Leapai.

[diddy]

He'll lose a blowout decision.

[PsychoGamerTwo]

Pulev isn't bad, but Povetkin has been a better opponent. Don't know how much Wlad has left, but it should be a knockout victory. Pulev doesn't have the power to knock him out with a single punch. He isn't dangerous. Target practise for Klitschko!

[SamWise72]

I guess it's only me, but I'm tipping Pulev to win this. He does everything well, he's fearless, he has beaten big guys before, and he has overcome adversity to find a way to win. He's going to have to produce his best, but I believe he can do it.

[Baby Face Finster]

I guess it's only me, but I'm tipping Pulev to win this. He does everything well, he's fearless, he has beaten big guys before, and he has overcome adversity to find a way to win. He's going to have to produce his best, but I believe he can do it.

"I believe I can fly...I believe I can touch the sky....I believe every night and day"...keep believing, but it just isn't going to happen.

[SamWise72]

I'll take my licks if I'm wrong :)

[diddy]

I guess it's only me, but I'm tipping Pulev to win this. He does everything well, he's fearless, he has beaten big guys before, and he has overcome adversity to find a way to win. He's going to have to produce his best, but I believe he can do it.

Just keep your $ in your pocket.

[lefty]

I guess it's only me, but I'm tipping Pulev to win this. He does everything well, he's fearless, he has beaten big guys before, and he has overcome adversity to find a way to win. He's going to have to produce his best, but I believe he can do it.

To me, Pulev reminds me of a lesser version of Wlad. Both good jabs, both technical boxers that like to box from range but Wlad hits a fair bit harder and is a better boxer overall IMO. Pulev has the better chin but that's about it I think.

[handsofstone]

Pulev's beat some very good fighters,well very good by the standard of todays HW's and he's earned his shot but i just cant see him being big enough or hitting hard enough to trouble Klitschko

Wlad will probably respect him enough though to employ the Povetkin tactics,he's unbeaten and the win over Ustinov is decent as he can be regarded as Wlad-lite maybe ;;-)

[lefty]

Pulev's beat some very good fighters,well very good by the standard of todays HW's and he's earned his shot but i just cant see him being big enough or hitting hard enough to trouble Klitschko

Wlad will probably respect him enough though to employ the Povetkin tactics,he's unbeaten and the win over Ustinov is decent as he can be regarded as Wlad-lite maybe ;;-)

Yeah it could get scrappy to be honest. The only difference in this fight is that Pulev likes to box at range aswell and has pretty long arms himself. He shouldnt have to adopt the same tactics Povetkin had to of getting on the inside because of the disparity in reach.

[klitoris]

If you don't move your head against Wlad, it's difficult to accomplish anything against him. Unless of course Pulev wants to fight a war of attrition and take punishment. Wlad has an inch in reach and like one and a half inch of high advantage. Very small but still significant in the jab department. Also I don't know how much upper body strength Pulev really has compared to Klitschko in relation to that physical dominance that Wlad puts on his opponents in the clinches. I think during the weigh in we can already predict what kind of strategy Pulev will be using in this fight.

[handsofstone]

Apparantly Kubrat and Mrs Pulev are the "Posh and Becks" of Bulgaria

Sorry no pics i still havent learned how,i will one day though,maybe after i get my drivers licence and clean out the cupboard in the hall

[klitoris]

Apparantly Kubrat and Mrs Pulev are the "Posh and Becks" of Bulgaria

Sorry no pics i still havent learned how,i will one day though,maybe after i get my drivers licence and clean out the cupboard in the hall

Also this fight got picked up by HBO this weekend. A part of a 2 or 3 fight deal with Wlad, not sure. Klitschko-Fury in England on HBO would be pretty entertaining.

[cold187]

Apparantly Kubrat and Mrs Pulev are the "Posh and Becks" of Bulgaria

Sorry no pics i still havent learned how,i will one day though,maybe after i get my drivers licence and clean out the cupboard in the hall

Also this fight got picked up by HBO this weekend. A part of a 2 or 3 fight deal with Wlad, not sure. Klitschko-Fury in England on HBO would be pretty entertaining.

hope fury wins chisora. that would set up fury vs wlad for next spring

[dempseyfire]

I guess it's only me, but I'm tipping Pulev to win this. He does everything well, he's fearless, he has beaten big guys before, and he has overcome adversity to find a way to win. He's going to have to produce his best, but I believe he can do it.

Pulev is not explosive enough and too one-dimensional. His style is also identical to Klitsckos' . . keeping opponents at bay with the jab and setting up the right cross, but Wlad even in his late 30s is faster and also hits much harder.

I do think it'll be more competitive than the Povetkin fight though

[Boxing Writer]

I guess it's only me, but I'm tipping Pulev to win this. He does everything well, he's fearless, he has beaten big guys before, and he has overcome adversity to find a way to win. He's going to have to produce his best, but I believe he can do it.

Pulev is not explosive enough and too one-dimensional. His style is also identical to Klitsckos' . . keeping opponents at bay with the jab and setting up the right cross, but Wlad even in his late 30s is faster and also hits much harder.

I do think it'll be more competitive than the Povetkin fight though

I think it will be much more competitive fight than the fight with Poetkin was, even if Wlad eventually stops Pulev. I think Pulev's jab and good workrate will cause Wlad some problems in this fight. I think it will probably be Wlad's hardest fight since his first fight with Sam Peter.

[hulkmaniac]

I heard Wlad is going through some personal issues, but it will be hard for Pulev to somehow win.

[Noxy]

Make no mistake, Pulev is hungry and ambitious and he (still) doesn't know how to lose a fight. This is the biggest challenge Wlad has faced in a while. I'd still back Wlad but I wouldn't be surprised if I'm wrong, Pulev won't go quietly.

[dempseyfire]

I wonder if Wladimir Klitschko will alter his style slightly, by becoming more aggressive, because his bout against Pulev will be the first contest of a three-fight deal with HBO?

It’s seems as though HBO are trying to exploit the talents of the current crop of gifted Eastern Europeans like Vasyl Lomachenko, Gennady Golovkin & Sergey Kovalev.

Some of the more casual American boxing observers may be unfamiliar with Klitschko, so they may be hoping to see another heavy-handed banger.

Klitschko fought more and more cautiously through his first contract with HBO; he's rich beyond his wildest dreams; he's not going to fight more aggressively.

[Crease]

Make no mistake, Pulev is hungry and ambitious and he (still) doesn't know how to lose a fight. This is the biggest challenge Wlad has faced in a while. I'd still back Wlad but I wouldn't be surprised if I'm wrong, Pulev won't go quietly.

I agree with your assessment, I'm actually looking forward to this fight, and I've not been able to say that about many of Wlad's fights recently... Those fights against Leapai, Wach & Pianeta were disheartening for any Heavyweight fan like myself.

At least whenever Wlad fights a good opponent like Haye or Povetkin he has to show more.

[Crease]

I thought that Wladimir Klitschko lives in California, with HBO screening his fights, he’ll gain more exposure to the US audience, which he personally might yearn for.

Think he lives in Florida? Think that I read that somewhere.

[cold187]

how will wlad makes ends meet if he cant crack the US market. food stamps?

[lefty]

I thought that Wladimir Klitschko lives in California, with HBO screening his fights, he’ll gain more exposure to the US audience, which he personally might yearn for.

Think he lives in Florida? Think that I read that somewhere.

Na i think Fergusg is right actually. Im pretty sure he lives in Beverly hills or something like that. Obviously Hayden Pantierre lives there because of her work and stuff and im sure that's where he lives aswell. I think he just trains in Florida.

[dominik]

I wonder if Wladimir Klitschko will alter his style slightly, by becoming more aggressive, because his bout against Pulev will be the first contest of a three-fight deal with HBO?

It’s seems as though HBO are trying to exploit the talents of the current crop of gifted Eastern Europeans like Vasyl Lomachenko, Gennady Golovkin & Sergey Kovalev.

Some of the more casual American boxing observers may be unfamiliar with Klitschko, so they may be hoping to see another heavy-handed banger.

klits does not give poo about US fans, I don't understand what importance you think this has to wladimier !!

Wlad doesn't need the US money because he makes loads of money in germany, russia and the ukraine. at the end of his career he will be one of the wealthiest boxers in history.

however I think he still would like to be on the US market for his ego. traditionally the US market is the most important market and even if that has slightly changed and he is making tons of money in other markets I still think it slightly hurts his ego that the US mostly don't care about him.