Pulev outworks Thompson to unanimous decision

Pulev outworks Thompson to unanimous decision
Mark E. Ortega
RingTV.com
August 24, 2013


In the last decade, American heavyweight Tony Thompson had lost just twice, both in failed world title opportunities against Wladimir Klitschko.

Thompson, THE RING’s No. 9-rated heavyweight, was denied his chance to get a third try at Klitschko on Saturday night when he was soundly outpointed by unbeaten Bulgarian contender Kubrat Pulev in Germany in an IBF eliminator.

Fighting for the second time in less than 50 days, the 41-year-old Thompson got off to a great start, clearly winning the first two rounds while also likely winning the third, giving him an early cushion to work with. Thompson's right jab set him up for some solid left hands that had Pulev looking a little out of his depths.

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Thompson confirms Pulev fight on Aug. 24

Thompson confirms Pulev fight on Aug. 24
Mark E. Ortega
RingTV.com
July 25, 2013


Just less than three weeks ago, 41-year old Tony Thompson further added to his legitimacy as the best American heavyweight when, for the second time in five months, he stopped British prodigy David Price.

Thompson (38-3, 26 KOs) confirmed to RingTV.com on Thursday he will step in the ring again on Aug. 24, but not in any sort of tune-up. Pending IBF approval, his fight with unbeaten Sauerland Event heavyweight Kubrat Pulev (17-0, 9 KOs) of Bulgaria will be the final eliminator for a shot at Wladimir Klitschko.

"I just found out today that it is for sure," Thompson told RingTV.com.

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