Kubrat Pulev's Great 5: The match that put the Cobras on the map

Kubrat Pulev's Great 5: The match that put the Cobras on the map

The year is 2012. Kubrat Pulev has already won his right to be a factor in professional boxing. His European and Intercontinental titles are proof of this. However, being the champion means being the best, and Cobra knows that well.

Another challenge on his way is Alexander Ustinov. The stakes are huge. In addition to Pulev's titles, any success would give Kubrat a chance to challenge for the most valuable honor in professional boxing - the world title. And it will also make him the sole leader in the rankings of the International Boxing Federation.

However, Ustinov is not an opponent that can be underestimated. In professional boxing, the Belarusian has an impressive 27 wins and no losses. His competitive path began in kickboxing, where he had a number of triumphs in Grand Prix tournaments. In other words, standing in Kubrat Pulev's way is an extremely technical and prepared opponent who is clearly aware of what is at stake.

The match takes place on September 29 in Hamburg, Germany. The fight is among the staples in the program of the boxing gala evening. A Bulgarian and a Belarusian form a classic Eastern European duel, and the audience expects a spectacle. And he gets it.

An 11-round duel pitting the relentless power of Pulev against the precise technique of Ustinov makes the match a real masterpiece. However, only the best can be a winner, and that is undoubtedly Pulev. With a knockout in the penultimate round, the Cobra ends his rivalry with the boxer from Belarus.

Kubrat Pulev's triumph at the boxing gala in Hamburg is undoubtedly among his greatest successes. With his victory, for the first time a Bulgarian becomes a contender for the world title in professional boxing. Something Pulev later achieved again.

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