Kubrat Pulev losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Kubrat Pulev has compiled a 32-4 (14) record, including 15 title fights. He has four losses, all of them in title fights.
4. Kubrat Pulev loses to Murat Gassiev via KO
On December 12, 2025 Kubrat Pulev defended his WBA (Regular) heavyweight title against Murat Gassiev. Pulev was 44 years old with a record of 32-3, and Gassiev was 32 with a record of 32-2. Pulev was on a 3-fight winning streak and Gassiev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Pulev via KO in the 6th round. Lost the title.
3. 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.
2. 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.
1. 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.