Best fights of Kubrat Pulev
Over 16 years as a professional, Kubrat Pulev has compiled a 32-4 (14) record, including 15 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kubrat Pulev KOs Alexander Dimitrenko
On May 5, 2012 Kubrat Pulev defended his IBF International heavyweight title against Alexander Dimitrenko. Pulev was 31 years old with a record of 15-0, and Dimitrenko was 29 with a record of 32-1. Pulev was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Dimitrenko was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pulev stopped Alexander Dimitrenko via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
2. Kubrat Pulev defeats Derek Chisora
On May 7, 2016 Kubrat Pulev fought Derek Chisora for the vacant European heavyweight title. Pulev was 35 years old with a record of 22-1, and Chisora was 32 with a record of 25-5. Pulev was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chisora was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pulev won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Kubrat Pulev stops Samuel Peter
On December 3, 2016 Kubrat Pulev fought Samuel Peter for the vacant WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Pulev was 35 years old with a record of 23-1, and Peter was 36 with a record of 36-5. Pulev was on a 3-fight winning streak and Peter was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pulev stopped Samuel Peter via retirement in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Kubrat Pulev loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On December 12, 2020 Kubrat Pulev fought Anthony Joshua for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Pulev was 39 years old with a record of 28-1, and Joshua was 31 with a record of 23-1. Pulev was on a 8-fight winning streak and Joshua was coming off a win. Joshua stopped Pulev via KO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
5. Kubrat Pulev KOs Aleksandr Ustinov
On September 29, 2012 Kubrat Pulev defended his IBF International and European heavyweight titles against Aleksandr Ustinov. Pulev was 31 years old with a record of 16-0, and Ustinov was 35 with a record of 27-0. Pulev was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Ustinov was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Pulev stopped Aleksandr Ustinov via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
6. Kubrat Pulev defeats Hughie Fury
On October 27, 2018 Kubrat Pulev faced Hughie Fury in a heavyweight bout. Pulev was 37 years old with a record of 25-1, and Fury was 24 with a record of 21-1. Pulev was on a 5-fight winning streak and Fury was coming off a win. Pulev won via unanimous decision.
7. Kubrat Pulev loses to Derek Chisora in their 2nd fight via split decision
On July 9, 2022 Kubrat Pulev fought Derek Chisora for the vacant WBA International heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Pulev was 41 years old with a record of 29-2, and Chisora was 38 with a record of 32-12. Pulev was coming off a win, while Chisora was on a 3-fight losing streak. Pulev lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Chisora.
8. Kubrat Pulev KOs Joey Abell
On December 14, 2013 Kubrat Pulev defended his IBF International heavyweight title against Joey Abell. Pulev was 32 years old with a record of 18-0, and Abell was 32 with a record of 29-6. Pulev was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Abell was coming off a win. Pulev stopped Joey Abell via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Kubrat Pulev defeats Travis Walker
On October 22, 2011 Kubrat Pulev fought Travis Walker for the vacant IBF International heavyweight title. Pulev was 30 years old with a record of 13-0, and Walker was 32 with a record of 38-6-1. Pulev was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Walker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pulev won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Kubrat Pulev defeats Dominick Guinn
On October 30, 2010 Kubrat Pulev faced Dominick Guinn in a heavyweight bout. Pulev was 29 years old with a record of 8-0, and Guinn was 35 with a record of 33-6-1. Pulev was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Guinn was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pulev won via unanimous decision.