Kubrat Pulev vs. Wladimir Klitschko

[Black Barty]

You really think that highly of Pulev? I didn't think he looked that good in his last fight against Thompson. He seems not to have that much power to trouble Wlad, idk if the fight happens i'll look for more fights of Pulev to see if i change my mind.

He lacks one punch power, but he is heavy handed and has a ramrod jab. And his most underrated asset is his mean streak. He is cerebral, but he always aims for the KO. He doesn't headhunt like an idiot, but he doesn't fight just to score points either.

[removed]

The one who will have all four titles next year is not Wlad, not Stiverne, not Wilder. It's Pulev. In 2015 he will beat Wlad again in the rematch, and then take the WBC title from the Stiverne vs Wilder winner. He will be FOTY and crack the P4P list.

[F!x]

Pulev is a pretty good fighter, he's not bad.

Decent match up this time, definitely a few levels above Wladimir's last fight against Leapai.

[Black Barty]

Go ahead and laugh at me, guys. You know how the saying goes: he who laughs last laughs best.

Imagine people's faces as Pulev stands tall over the unconscious body of Wlad...

[yoz]

Lol @ the posters who claim Wlad is 'ducking' Kubrat.

[Stuntman Mike]

who cares.. pulev is a bum... I can't see him beating Buster Douglas on a bad night,Frank Bruno or even Michael Grant let alone a cautious tingly Klit

[PainfromUkraine]

Go ahead and laugh at me, guys. You know how the saying goes: he who laughs last laughs best.

Imagine people's faces as Pulev stands tall over the unconscious body of Wlad...

Isn't this the kind of **** Haye used to say??

Pulev hasn't got the power or ability or speed to beat Wlad. The only way Wlad loses to Pulev is if he ages remarkably or gets hit by a lucky shot, and even then...no one has knocked out Wlad with one shot, and he has fought far harder punches than Pulev...

Some of the **** you've said is delusional, simple as. Wlad is better in EVERY department - power, height, strength, skills, speed...Pulev is a solid fighter who has earned his shot but his fans are going to have a rude awakening if they think he's some sort of terminator that has any real chance against Wlad.

That's just the truth i'm afraid - this might end up a repeat of the Povetkin fight in terms of one-sidedness.

[LacedUp]

Pulev is super boring to watch, but he's tough. He'll stand up to Wlad, but ultimately be beaten down over 12 rounds if not less, depending on which Wlad shows up.

[Black Barty]

Isn't this the kind of **** Haye used to say??

Pulev hasn't got the power or ability or speed to beat Wlad. The only way Wlad loses to Pulev is if he ages remarkably or gets hit by a lucky shot, and even then...no one has knocked out Wlad with one shot, and he has fought far harder punches than Pulev...

Some of the **** you've said is delusional, simple as. Wlad is better in EVERY department - power, height, strength, skills, speed...Pulev is a solid fighter who has earned his shot but his fans are going to have a rude awakening if they think he's some sort of terminator that has any real chance against Wlad.

That's just the truth i'm afraid - this might end up a repeat of the Povetkin fight in terms of one-sidedness.

I'm pretty sure Pulev is faster than Wlad at this stage.

I'm not too worried about it being a repeat of Wlad vs Pov. Kobrata is much bigger and stronger than the Russian. I'd like to see Wlad try to outmuscle him.

Anyway, you are Ukrainian (or so I assume by your name) and I have strong ties to Bulgaria. Let's be delusional and support our fighters. Sports are more fun to watch when you can root for your (quasi-)compatriot.

[PainfromUkraine]

I'm pretty sure Pulev is faster than Wlad at this stage.

I'm not too worried about it being a repeat of Wlad vs Pov. Kobrata is much bigger and stronger than the Russian. I'd like to see Wlad try to outmuscle him.

Anyway, you are Ukrainian (or so I assume by your name) and I have strong ties to Bulgaria. Let's be delusional and support our fighters. Sports are more fun to watch when you can root for your (quasi-)compatriot.

You really think Pulev is faster than Wlad? I really don't see that.

True, Pulev is bigger and stronger than Povetkin (who I never rated), but I believe he's still a bit behind Wlad, who is a bit of an unrivalled all-round athlete in the division.

I don't think I need to be delusional with supporting Wlad, until proven otherwise he is the best in the division right now and is ahead of all fighters (including Pulev).

However, I respect your support and understand the patriotic side of following a fighter, it is good to root for your countrymen, especially in a combat sport. Definitely adds an element to the sport.

All I'm saying is, don't pin your hopes too high on Pulev. He's a good solid fighter, and is a good test for Wlad, but believing too far ahead is not going to be a good thing if it doesn't happen.