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 best fights.
1. Kubrat Pulev loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On December 12, 2020 Kubrat Pulev fought Anthony Joshua for the IBF, IBO, WBA (Super), and WBO 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.
2. 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.
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 Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On November 15, 2014 Kubrat Pulev fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, The Ring, IBO, WBA (Super), and WBO heavyweight titles. Pulev was 33 years old with a record of 20-0, and Klitschko was 38 with a record of 62-3. Pulev was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 20-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Pulev via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.