Michael Hunter and Kubrat Pulev going to purse bids.

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  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It is being reported. Not sure if I am allowed to link it, so I won't.

    I imagine they will match the winner against the winner of Wardley-Huni to replace Usyk as WBA boss when he retires.
     
  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Would've been a good fight 5 years ago.
     
  3. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Would have leaned heavily towards Hunter then. Now I wouldn't be surprised if he lost to the significantly older grandpa Pulev.
     
  4. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    I put links to the website/rumour source whenever a fight is rumoured or announced. I didn't know it might not be allowed, I thought it was just for illegal streams and that.
     
  5. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    Bit surprised Pulev didnt 'sell' his 'belt' to a bigger name.

    Pulev is pretty old at 44 and wasn't anything that good really. I think Hunter takes this via decision in an ugly dull fight.

    If its in Bulgaria they may give all the close rounds to Pulev and rob Hunter.
     
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  6. Special K

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    I’d be very surprised if this fight happens.
    Pulev will price himself out for a start.
    If it does happen and Hunter can’t beat old man Pulev then it’s time to hang them up.
     
  7. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Pulev much better prime for prime but today hunter wins. Pillowv looked atrocious and extremely slow last time out
     
  8. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would have thought Pulev would have "sold" it to Ituama for a payday so Ituama could break Mike Tyson's record. Because I'm confident that Ituama would blast out Pulev in a round or two.
     
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  9. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    Its good to see at least some fights being made while the titles are tied up with Usyk/Dubois. These guys are both past their prime, though Hunter isn't that old he hasn't had a proper match in years.

    Tbf though I will still watch it, I'm curious to see what either has left.
     
  10. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Be still my beating heart,
     
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  11. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Worth about $100 dollars
     
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  12. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don King has to be involved in this, maybe throw in a lesser WBA belt to really add some excitement.
     
  13. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pulev is funny though. He called out Wlad for drug testing, implying Wlad wasn't clean. And he got that certificate for passing the sexual harassment course.
     
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  14. Shazzar23

    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    You're absolutely right. Alright bros, I'll bite the bullet and win this purse bid.
     
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