Kubrat Pulev vs. Wladimir Klitschko

[Jewish-Reptile]

Lets set things straight,the only reason some of these punks are so quick to write off Pulev as an instabum is because lesser men these haters had invested their vain hopes in beating Wladimir have been extinguished in greater fashion than in which Pulev if he does in fact actually actually lose.

Pulev is coming to fight,coming to win.say what you like but this guy has defeated bigger and stronger men than himself before.now I am not saying he is going to win,but he could be one of the first guys to actually take a lead on the cards early through Wladimir being somewhat tentative in his approach against the guy who is relatively the same size and has the same physique,strength,durability and stamina as well as attributes comparable to Wlad.

I really expect Wladimir to start racking up the rounds around the 4-5 rounds and coast his way through the rest of the fight upon feeling the strength of Pulev early himself.I really just hope it doesn't turn into something like Lewis vs Vitali or Wladimir vs Povetkin,a hug fest between two guys relatively the same size.

[The Hammer]

Klitschko-Pulev postponed until November, probably will be scheduled for Nov 15

[LoadedWraps]

It's disgusting and pathetic, it's always something with HW fights.

[Jewish-Reptile]

It's disgusting and pathetic, it's always something with HW fights.

I wonder will the event be move to a bigger capacity stadium due to the extra demand,this fight sold out nearly 2 months ago.Pulev is considered the biggest threat to Wlad since the challenge from Haye within Germany.

[BostonGuy]

Blueprint for beating Wlad:

Pulev is skilled fighter - he's got a decent inside game, he uses his spacing and his footwork is really good, he's got a sharp jab and crisp punches and he has a tight defense. That's great, that's awesome...well, that ain't gonna win him a fight against reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko.

What Pulev needs to do is to be super aggressive and bring some intensity. Watching the Porter-Brook fight the other night, I was incredibly impressed with Shawn's aggressive come forward pressing offense. When Brook clinched him, Porter did not stop punching - he wrestled and roughed him up ad he kept punching hitting Brook in the side/back of head and to the body. To Kell Brook's credit, he was in impeccable shape and his conditioning and body strength were enough to withstand Porter's constant assault.

This is one tactic that Pulev should employ. Anyone who's ever watched a Wladimir Klitschko fight knows that a **** load of clinching goes on constantly during the fight. However, none of Wlad's opponents have really tried to hit him during the clinch, rough him up or do anything else for that matter. Could you imagine if an opponent employed that same tactic that Porter did? I think it would rattle Wlad. Wlad is used to clinching his opponent and then having an orderly break by the ref. Pulev needs to do this.

Pulev also needs to start fast and take the fight to Wlad early. He needs to be super aggressive (like Porter or like a young Mike Tyson or Corey Sanders) and take some risks early on by coming and pressing the offense. Let's face it, Pulev is not gonna outbox Wlad over 12 rounds. Once Klitschko gets into his offensive rhythm it's very hard for any opponent to penetrate his defense and to defend against the telephone jab and laser like right hand.

[beez721]

Blueprint for beating Wlad:

Pulev is skilled fighter - he's got a decent inside game, he uses his spacing and his footwork is really good, he's got a sharp jab and crisp punches and he has a tight defense. That's great, that's awesome...well, that ain't gonna win him a fight against reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko.

What Pulev needs to do is to be super aggressive and bring some intensity. Watching the Porter-Brook fight the other night, I was incredibly impressed with Shawn's aggressive come forward pressing offense. When Brook clinched him, Porter did not stop punching - he wrestled and roughed him up ad he kept punching hitting Brook in the side/back of head and to the body. To Kell Brook's credit, he was in impeccable shape and his conditioning and body strength were enough to withstand Porter's constant assault.

This is one tactic that Pulev should employ. Anyone who's ever watched a Wladimir Klitschko fight knows that a **** load of clinching goes on constantly during the fight. However, none of Wlad's opponents have really tried to hit him during the clinch, rough him up or do anything else for that matter. Could you imagine if an opponent employed that same tactic that Porter did? I think it would rattle Wlad. Wlad is used to clinching his opponent and then having an orderly break by the ref. Pulev needs to do this.

Pulev also needs to start fast and take the fight to Wlad early. He needs to be super aggressive (like Porter or like a young Mike Tyson or Corey Sanders) and take some risks early on by coming and pressing the offense. Let's face it, Pulev is not gonna outbox Wlad over 12 rounds. Once Klitschko gets into his offensive rhythm it's very hard for any opponent to penetrate his defense and to defend against the telephone jab and laser like right hand.

I agree,,,,pulev has to be really physical and get wlads respect early or else wlad is going to get into his rhythm and pulev has no chance if that happens

[Dr.Eisenfaust]

Will Klitschko's injury affect his jab?

I was wondering if Wladimir Klitschko's bicep injury would decrease his power and speed. Do any of you guy have more knowledge about this?

[jas]

I'm wondering if it's gonna affect his hugging abilities

[Weltschmerz]

I think Vladimir stops Pulev late, TKO/RTD.

[The Hammer]

I think Vladimir stops Pulev late, TKO/RTD.

It will either be a decision win or a late TKO/RTD.

But Pulev will give him his toughest fight in years.