Comments Thread For: Kubrat Pulev-Tony Thompson Approved By IBF For 8/24

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Sauerland Event have confirmed that the International Boxing Federation [IBF] has officially approved Tony Thompson (38-3, 26 KO's) vs. Kubrat Pulev (17-0, 9 KO's) as an final heavyweight eliminator. The fight is being put together for August 24th. Pulev has been searching for an opponent for some time, after Tomasz Adamek and Tyson Fury withdrew from their eliminator spots. Thompson is coming off back to back knockout victories over David Price.
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[Hougigo]

8/24?
Dang... that's kind of soon

[TyrantT316]

Tony's not a bad fighter or anything, but I think the Price victories were simply that..victories over Price. I am not so certain to expect much from him vs another rising HW. I could very well be wrong.

I just don't want to see him against Wlad again...

[Cuban Linx]

I expect Thompson to out box Pulev early, and then knock him out late.

[Public_Enemy]

August 17th and 24th are going to have some really good fights!!

[paulf]

So, in theory, Thompson might get a third shot at Wlad?????

Awful.

[Malius]

I hope for Mrs Thompsons' sake, Tony doesn't win.

Otherwise WAR TONY!!

[Gypsy John Fury]

I hope for Mrs Thompsons' sake, Tony doesn't win.

Otherwise WAR TONY!!

Beat me to it!

[hyeduk]

Kubrat by 8 round TKO !!!

[PittyPat]

On paper, I love this fight. It might not turn out to be a good scrap, but IMO Pulev is entertaining to watch because of his skillset, and Thompson's confidence should be riding high after his recent upset streak. If he wants it badly enough, he'll bring his best.

Obviously it's better for the division if the big Bulgarian fella wins, but if Thompson somehow Pulevs off the upset () and gets a third shot at Wladimir, then... hey, fair play to him! No fighter should be denied his opportunity if he earns it.