Here's the summary for the event:
Kubrat Pulev vs. Ihor Shevadzutskyi:
Pulev by unanimous decision.
Tervel Pulev vs. Rolly Lambert Tameza:
Pulev by unanimous decision.
Derrick Osaze vs. Joel Julio:
Osaze by KO in the 3rd round.
Petar Draganov vs. Angel Adrian Barroso:
Draganov by TKO in the 1st round.
Daniel Asenov vs. Milan Savic:
Asenov by unanimous decision.
Kiril Rusinov vs. Venhar Haziri:
Rusinov by unanimous decision.
Kerem Ozmen vs. Marko Dmitrovic:
Ozmen by unanimous decision.
Slavi Haralambov vs. Ermin Sali:
Haralambov by KO in the 1st round.
Ukrainian contender Ihor Shevadzutsky (11-1, 9 KOs) is set to face Kubrat Pulev (30-3, 14 KOs) in Sofia, Bulgaria.
This bout comes as a result of Mahmoud Charr (34-4, 20 KOs) pulling out due to a left bicep injury, necessitating surgery and leaving a void in the fight card against the seasoned Bulgarian boxer, Pulev.
At 42 years of age, Pulev is no stranger to high-profile contests, having previously faced off against boxing elites like Vladimir Klitschko and Anthony Joshua. Although Pulev didn't secure victories in these championship encounters, his track record boasts wins over renowned fighters such as Samuel Peter, Hughie Fury, and Dereck Chisora, solidifying his status in the heavyweight division.
For Shevadzutsky, stepping into this fight marks a crucial juncture in his career, especially coming off a victory on February 25, which was his comeback fight after a defeat to Martin Bakole of the DR Congo. The Ukrainian fighter now has the opportunity to make a statement on an international stage by taking on Pulev, a competitor with a rich history of championship-level fights.
The significance of this fight within the heavyweight division hinges on its potential implications for the future. The victor could find themselves in contention for the unified championship, should the current undisputed champion vacate their title, or possibly be upgraded to full champion status akin to Gervonta Davis.
In the co-main event, former Olympic bronze medalist Tervel Pulev (18-1, 14 KOs) brother of Kubrat, fights against Dubai-based Cameroonian heavyweight Rolly Lambert Fogoum (16-2, 12 KOs).
Fight card:
▪️Kubrat Pulev vs. Ihor Shevadzutskyi, 10 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Tervel Pulev vs. Rolly Lambert Tameza, 10 rounds, cruiserweight
▪️Derrick Osaze vs. Joel Julio, 8 rounds, super middleweight
▪️Petar Draganov vs. Angel Adrian Barroso, 6 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Daniel Asenov vs. Milan Savic, 4 rounds, lightweight
▪️Kiril Rusinov vs. Venhar Haziri, 6 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Kerem Ozmen vs. Marko Dmitrovic, 4 rounds, junior welterweight
▪️Slavi Haralambov vs. Ermin Sali, 4 rounds, junior middleweight
