Wlad - Pulev set for September 6th.

[Spicoli]

It's a decent match and hopefully turns into a competitive *cough* Wlad fight.

Stiverne v Arreola produced the highest rating for a ESPN aired fight in over a decade. I'm sure they are interested in repeating that but his promotion and he himself need to work much harder at pushing interest in a Pulev fight Stateside or ESPN will pass. Then again with fans it may not matter after last sparring session.

[johnsebastianmiran]

Assuming that this fight gets underway, the only way I see Pulev winning is after he gets his chance to get inside is to test that chin with every punch in his arsenal early because as the rounds go by later in the fight, my substitute for sleeping pills Vlad will win by boring decision.

[ykdadamaja]

Possibly the best fight out there at HW for Wlad... sure, they made Pulev up a bit more than what he actually is, but he is credible enough to at least win a few rounds. In fact, he appears to be a better boxer than Wlad is.

Compared to Povetkin, Pulev is a slightly better boxer and mover- may not be a better puncher, but not all the time you need to be a puncher and hitter.

Keys to victory are:
#1: Pulev needs to keep moving to his left and let Wlad come to him. Keep moving too and use his left jab and short right off of the back foot.

#2 If Pulev is forced to move to his right at points during the fight then Pulev can't and should NOT duck under Wlad's right, Wlad will jump on him, lean on him and tie him up.

#3 Pulev has to think "points win" more than stopping Wlad. He doesn't have the power to stop Wlad cold, even though Wlad is chinny, he just doesn't have the stop-cold power to stop Wlad these days.

#4 Do NOT stand up straight against the ropes. Wlad will bomb you from the straights outside. You will get tired of being hit in the face. You will be forced to retire or your corner will stop it for you. Roadwork now is essential.... be prepared to go 12 solid rounds, filled with moving in and out.

[erics44]

I cant wait to watch wlad hug someone hes never hugged before


its gonna be beautiful

[La Cucaracha]

Pulev is a deserving challenger I would love to see an upset, just don't see it happening

[armin]

Pulev has made his case and probably deserves it the most based on merit, not sure that will translate into much of a challenge for wlad inside the ring, then again I didnt think povetkin would win a round and he managed to win some.

[Freedom]

Pulev will give Wlad a difficult, grueling fight.

Kubrat is a natural-born fighter with a strong chin, he's quite crafty and a good inside fighter. Kubrat has excellent stamina, always starting slow but becoming stronger with better rhythm as a fight progresses. He doesn't have one-punch KO power, but he punches hard enough to gradually break down his opponents.

Wlad will likely win, but he'll take some punishment along the way.