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Kubrat Pulev beats American rival, eyes world title

Photo: BGNES

Kubrat Pulev defended his intercontinental heavyweight title of the World Boxing Association after his victory over American Kevin Johnson, reports BGNES. In the main match of the Final Countdown Gala at Armeec Arena, Sofia, late on Friday, Pulev prevailed over his rival Johnson with full unanimity of referees. This has been the 25th win in his professional boxing career. Apart from defending his title, Kubrat Pulev has fortified his right to fight for the world title of the International Boxing Federation. This has been Pulev’s second match before a Bulgarian audience after the one in December versus Samuel Peter won by the Bulgarian. Last night’s match was much tougher for Pulev who faced experienced 37-year Johnson. The Bulgarian gained a serious advantage in the tenth round dealing a series of blows to his rival. In the 12th round Kubrat Pulev was fully dominant and rightfully won the match at the packed Armeec Arena in Sofia.




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