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by Cliff Rold - Given their dominance, the Klitschko brothers leave many observers in a state of duality. They assume victories for the twin heads of the division while constantly projecting onto the future. As the Klitschko’s age, an end feels inevitable. Conversations about tomorrow are sure to increase.
It is particularly true now.
The Heavyweight division is recharging. Tyson Fury, David Price, Deontay Wilder, and when he returns from injury Robert Helenius, are all newer faces reaching various points of contention. Some may factor into the Klitschko legacy. Others will stand ready to fill the void.
On the undercard of Alexander Povetkin-Hasim Rahman this weekend, U.S. fans will get a good look at a fighter who may do both. Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev (16-0, 8 KO) is 31 years old. He stands just a shade under 6’5. He’s in shape at around 250 lbs.
He might be the future.
Amateur pedigree? Pulev, while never the best in world in the headgear set, had a deep pedigree and learned his craft. He competed at the 2008 Olympics and competed at his final World Championship tournament in 2009.
Effective progression? Pulev has developed on a firm professional path. He’s faced a fighter with a losing record only once, that in his professional debut. In his last three fights, he’s faced increasingly tough opposition in journeyman Travis Walker and Michael Sprott before taming fringe contender Alexander Dimitrenko. [Click Here To Read More]
It is particularly true now.
The Heavyweight division is recharging. Tyson Fury, David Price, Deontay Wilder, and when he returns from injury Robert Helenius, are all newer faces reaching various points of contention. Some may factor into the Klitschko legacy. Others will stand ready to fill the void.
On the undercard of Alexander Povetkin-Hasim Rahman this weekend, U.S. fans will get a good look at a fighter who may do both. Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev (16-0, 8 KO) is 31 years old. He stands just a shade under 6’5. He’s in shape at around 250 lbs.
He might be the future.
Amateur pedigree? Pulev, while never the best in world in the headgear set, had a deep pedigree and learned his craft. He competed at the 2008 Olympics and competed at his final World Championship tournament in 2009.
Effective progression? Pulev has developed on a firm professional path. He’s faced a fighter with a losing record only once, that in his professional debut. In his last three fights, he’s faced increasingly tough opposition in journeyman Travis Walker and Michael Sprott before taming fringe contender Alexander Dimitrenko. [Click Here To Read More]
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