Kubrat Venkov Pulev vs. Murat Georgievich Gassiev & Bakhodur Usmonov vs. Daniel Maxi Hughes RBR.

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    As I said in the other thread, as crazy as it sounds, I'm not sure Pulev at 44 y/o with a way longer amateur career doesn't have more left of his former self than Gassiev does if his. Injuries might have taken more out of Gassiev than age and wear and tear has of Pulev. Pulev looks like an old version of himself doing an impersonation of his former self, Gassiev looks like he's doing an impersonation of his former self but I think Pulev might be doing a better job of it
     
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    Believe it or not it was advertised to not be starting for another 20 minutes. So, we up.
     
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    Pulev looks out of shape.
     
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  5. CST80

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    Rafael "The Latino Howard Vernon" Ramos
     
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  6. IntentionalButt

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    Gassiev KO3

    Shred this fatty.
     
    IntentionalButt, Dec 12, 2025
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  7. Perkin Warbeck

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    I've always liked both Pulev and Gassiev, but I'm rooting for Gassiev because it would be better for the division if the younger man wins.
     
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    They were only 18 mins off the scheduled time

    Actually more than that as that was ring walk time
     
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    The only thing Pulev has ever really had going for him is a B+/A- jab, which sort of only became "the best in the heavyweight division" by default once Kingpin Johnson and Fast Eddie Chambers both sank into irrelevance.

    You need more than middling heavyweight power, an okay jab, and 5cm height advantage to beat an in-shape and focused Gassiev. :thumbsup:
     
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  10. CST80

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    Round 1 Pulev 10-9
     
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  11. IntentionalButt

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    Unfortunately, that jab was enough to win R1.
     
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  12. destruction

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    Pulev looks older than 44 but Gassiev looks garbage in there so far.

    Pulev 10-9
     
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    Someone in Gassiev's corner needs to tell him this is a boxing match. You need to throw punches
     
    lobk, Dec 12, 2025
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    1 round for Pulev
     
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    10-9 Pulev
     
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