Pulev outworks Thompson to unanimous decision
American heavyweight hope Tony Thompson, THE RING’s No. 9 contedner, was denied a chance at a third shot at champion Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday when he was soundly outpointed by unbeaten fellow contender Kubrat Pulev in an IBF eliminator in Germany.
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Q&A: Kubrat Pulev
It’s been a frustrating time for undefeated heavyweight contender Kubrat Pulev, who has been out of the ring for nearly a year because few wanted to face him. American veteran Tony Thompson accepted the challenge and Pulev spoke to RingTV.com about their Saturday showdown.
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Far from done, Thompson aims to continue his run versus Pulev
Heavyweight Tony Thompson has won seven of his past eight fights by knockout heading into Saturday’s clash with Kubrat Pulev.
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Wilder laughs off ‘bogus’ protest by Liakhovich
Deontay Wilder on Sergei Liakhovich’s protest of his first-round knockout loss: “I must have hit him harder than I thought, because he must still have a concussion.”
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Lem’s latest: Thompson’s at home away from home
Heavyweight contender Tony Thompson will be fighting overseas for the fourth straight time when the 41-year-old faces undefeated Kubrat Pulev in Schwerin, Germany, on Aug. 24.
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Soto Karass and the gatekeepers
Andre Berto still wants to be a player in the 147-pound division but after losing two of his last three bouts, the former two-time titleholder will have to prove he can do it by beating welterweight gatekeeper Jesus Soto Karass tonight. Find out who the gatekeepers are in boxing’s other divisions.
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Thompson confirms Pulev fight on Aug. 24
Heavyweight contender Tony Thompson confirmed to RingTV.com that, pending IBF approval, he will fight unbeaten Sauerland Event-promoted Kubrat Pulev on Aug. 24 in a final IBF eliminator for a shot at Wladimir Klitschko.
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Dougie’s Monday mailbag
Fans weigh-in on Tony Thompson’s repeat KO victory over David Price and what might be next for both heavyweights, as well as other subjects, in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!
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Tiger Thompson swipes Price again
It took a few more rounds and a bit more work this time around, but American heavyweight Tony Thompson underscored February’s upset over David Price by knocking out the Brit again.
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Q&A: Wilder looks to sustain KO streak vs. Liakhovich
“I’m definitely looking forward to being the next heavyweight champion of the world,” said undefeated prospect Deontay Wilder, who will face ex-beltholder Sergei Liakhovich on Aug. 9 at The Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, Calif.
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