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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Bits and pieces: Groves added to Abraham-Stieglitz card

Bits and pieces: Groves added to Abraham-Stieglitz card
Mark E. Ortega
RingTV.com
March 20, 2013


Groves added to Stieglitz-Abraham bill Saturday
Sauerland Events confirmed Thursday that super middleweight contender George Groves will appear on their Saturday bill headlined by Robert Stieglitz' rematch against WBO titleholder Arthur Abraham in Magdeburg, Germany.

Groves (17-0, 13 knockouts) is being showcased as a potential future challenger to the winner, which makes sense given his No. 2 ranking in the WBO. He made his first appearance under the Matchroom Sport banner just two weekends ago, scoring a third-round stoppage over journeyman Dario Balmacedo just days after parting ways with Frank Warren.

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