whats next for Pulev ?

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  1. flashy k.o

    flashy k.o Supporter of E.E fighters Full Member

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    Obviously is a good-legit HW.

    Wlad - Povetkin winner vs Pulev
    Haye - Fury winner vs Pulev

    :think

    thoughts ...
     
  2. Stallion

    Stallion Son of Rome Full Member

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    Pulev will probably fight some less known fighter next as a tune up fight for Wladimir (or Povetkin, depends who wins). That's pretty much what Pulev will do. He will definitely not take a step back and fight Haye/Fury while being the mandatory challenger to Wlad.

    Assuming Haye beats Fury, we'll maybe see Wlad vs Haye II in the future. I don't think that Haye would fight Pulev and risk his new position among the contenders.
    On the other hand, if Fury wins, I think we could see Wlad vs Fury very soon, probably in 2014. Fury would be a big name and a zero threat to Wlad.
     
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    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    He should stay away from Haye I think if he wants to keep his 0, I can see him losing that fight.
     
  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    A fight with some over the hill former contender, who isn't even remotely dangerous anymore (like Liakovich). And after that he can take his b-thing from Wlad.
     
  5. flashy k.o

    flashy k.o Supporter of E.E fighters Full Member

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    indeed, I think he wants very much to fight Wlad ( if Wlad beats Povetkin ) cuz Wlad he's the HW div. champion, one of the biggest draw/name in boxing, overall its a win-win situation for Pulev, no matter of the outcome.
     
  6. flashy k.o

    flashy k.o Supporter of E.E fighters Full Member

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    agree, Haye is all wrong for Pulev in terms of style. It would be a very, very dangerous fight for Pulev.
     
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    I wanna see Pulev in with Haye, it would be an interesting fight I think. But I can't see Haye taking that fight as it seems he's set for the WBC route and once he gets past Fury he will probably sit it out waiting for the Vitali fight or the fight for the belt if Vitali retires.
     
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    Chagaev is fighting Jovo Pudar on Oct 5 and then probably Luis Ortiz early next year.
     
  10. Stallion

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    Wrong in terms of styles? Pulev is not an aggressive fighter to be countered by Haye. Pulev is a cautious boxer and would definitely be outboxing Haye and Haye would be the one looking for KO. Much like Haye vs Wlad. IMO it would be 50/50 and if I had to bet, my money would be on Pulev.
     
  11. kk17

    kk17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    IF not the sanctioning fees force Waldimir to fight Haye we won't get a rematch. I don't think Wladimir has any interst to do buisness with that diva again
     
  12. flashy k.o

    flashy k.o Supporter of E.E fighters Full Member

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    :think I really hope that I'm wrong and you're right about this cuz I'm a fan of Pulev too but Haye has some very deadly weapons in his toolbox like speed and power.
     
  13. flashy k.o

    flashy k.o Supporter of E.E fighters Full Member

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    maybe Wlad hasn't too much interest to rematch Haye but I'm pretty sure that Haye 's very eager to rematch Wlad ...
     
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    Pulev v Thompson II - Redemption
     
  15. itsa huge bitch

    itsa huge bitch Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    basically wasting his time then...