Why Is Pulev So Avoided If He's Average?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Ivo May, Jan 27, 2014.


  1. Ivo May

    Ivo May Member Full Member

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    Exactly, that's why I find ridiculous the "financial reward" argument. What bigger reward than gaining the mandatory spot? It doesn't make any sense.
     
  2. silencio

    silencio Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Amen on all three fights!
     
  3. zeratul

    zeratul Active Member Full Member

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    U seem to forget the main reason people avoid fights nowadays. This fight won't give a huge payday to a fighter. And the risk to lose is high. Just to be outpointed in a boring way.
    Also, I heard he met with Stiverne in amateur.. has anybody found a video?
     
  4. ri4iiii

    ri4iiii Member Full Member

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    Pulev recently said in an interview that the past 2 years his right hand has been injured constantly but he is not a person who like to moan and didnt say it because his enemies would know about that weekness so i guess he will start k.o people more often now .
     
  5. Malcolm

    Malcolm Active Member Full Member

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    I remember Fury saying how there was no money in a Pulev fight, he said something like 50-100 grand vs 5 million for the likes of Haye. Less than 100 grand sounds like a bit of an exaggeration. What sort of crowds does he attract?
     
  6. Ivan

    Ivan Active Member Full Member

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    :good:deal

    he has beaten more big boys than any other hw right now. are you following boxing lately? :hi:

    :deal
     
  7. Themotherfunky

    Themotherfunky New Member Full Member

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    I guess he's only 'average' because of the guys he's been in with, no one's really made him shine, so to speak. I'd like to see him in with one of the top 5 guys before Wlad, Povetkin would be a good choice, as would Jennings.
     
  8. ri4iiii

    ri4iiii Member Full Member

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    **** me jennings cloudnt beat spzilka what make you think he will beat pulev?
     
  9. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Who is avoiding him?
     
  10. Matz

    Matz Member Full Member

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    Tell us then who are the big boys except K bros.
     
  11. Matz

    Matz Member Full Member

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    Hmm ... if Wilder hits him properly. Well If Thompson hits him properly, If Ustinov hits him properly, if Dimitrenko hits him properly, if even Paulie Malignaggi hits him properly. Love that word IF. If I was Batman ... but I`m not!
    BTW I also thought if offensive fighter pressures him would give him hell but I am not so sure any more. He always responds great to attacks that have success against him. He is intimidating when he is hurt even a bit. I even think Chisora would be the easiest for him to beat because the Brit will rush all night into that left jab - easy target.
     
  12. REEVO

    REEVO Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hes avoided because hes good! end off, all the other heavyweights are just trying to cash in on a fight with Wlad, they wont fight him because he is a massive risk..
    Look at Fury there is enough people who have challanged him off late and Pulev is better ranked.. HIGH RISK LITTLE REWARD>
     
  13. atticus

    atticus Member Full Member

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    Pulev is a very good boxer. Second best after Wladimir, together with Haye and maybe Povetkin IMO. As has been said, other contenders would most likely lose to him for not very good money. So it is understandable he is being avoided (hat down to Tony the tiger).
     
  14. Team_Chambers

    Team_Chambers Member Full Member

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    I tried to get the fight when Adamek first pulled out... BUt my promoter wanted me to justr campaign at Cruiser
     
  15. critix

    critix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    all these people who are pro pulev... just give me your assessment of the pulev-thompson fight..