By Jim Dower: The promoters for Hughie Fury (21-1, 11 KOs) and Kurbra Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) were unable put together a fight within the International Boxing Federation’s deadline for an IBF heavyweight title eliminator, so the sanctioning body has scheduled a purse bid on August 9 at their headquarters in Springfield, New Jersey.
Kubrat Pulev
Canelo talks about failed drug test, says it wasn’t intentional
By Jeff Aranow: Saul Canelo Alvarez says he never intentionally used performance enhancing drugs when he tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol while training for his canceled May 5th rematch against middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hughie Fury next up for Kubrat Pulev in IBF eliminator
By Allan Fox: #5 IBF Hughie Fury (21-1, 11 KOs) is next up to potentially face #1 IBF Kubrat Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator after #3 IBF Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller (21-0-1, 18 KOs) declined to take the fight against the Bulgarian. The 23-year-old Fury is the next available contender in the IBF’s top 15 ranking.
Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller turns down Kubrat Pulev fight
By Allan Fox: After much thought, Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller (21-0-1, 18 KOs) has turned down an IBF heavyweight eliminator bout against former world title challenger Kubrat Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs). This was a strategic move on Miller’s part, as he avoids a difficult fight against a tough fighter in his hometown.
Hughie Fury could be next up for Kubrat Pulev in IBF title eliminator
By Scott Gilfoid: It’s looking like Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller won’ be taking the IBF heavyweight title eliminator against Kubrat Pulev after all, which puts Hughie Fury as the next possible option for the Bulgarian to fight. Hughie (21-1, 11 KOs) is ranked #5 by the International Boxing Federation. He’s the next option for the 37-year-old Pulev to fight if Miller (21-0-1, 18 KOs) decides he doesn’t want it.
Jarrell ‘Big Baby Miller won’t take Kubrat Pulev fight in Bulgaria
By Jim Dower: Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller (21-0-1, 18 KOs) is reportedly not interested in traveling to Bulgaria to face former heavyweight world title challenger Kubrat Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) in an IBF title eliminator, according to Dan Rafael of ESPN. The winner of the fight will be the mandatory challenger to IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Kubrat Pulev ready for Jarrell Miller
Kubrat Pulev is ready to face IBF No. 3 rated contender, Jarrell Miller from Brooklyn, NY.
“I’m happy to welcome Jerrell “Big Baby” Miller to Bulgaria. It will be an opportunity to showcase this exciting heavyweight matchup between us in front of grateful boxing fans,” Pulev announced via Twitter.
Kubrat Pulev vs. Jarrell Miller: Epic Sports wins purse bid
By Allan Fox: On Monday, Epic Sports & Entertainment has won a purse bid for the IBF heavyweight title eliminator between former heavyweight world title challenger Kubrat Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) and Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller (21-0-1, 18 KOs). Epic Sports won the purse bid with a winning bid of $2,111,111, topping the next highest bid of $1,000,010, according to Dan Rafael of ESPN.
Kubrat Pulev vs. Jarrell Miller purse bid on July 28
By Jim Dower: The management for former heavyweight world title challenger Kubrat Pulev has requested an immediate purse bid for an IBF title eliminator against Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller on July 28, according to Dan Rafael. The winner of the Pulev vs. Miller fight will be the mandatory challenger to IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs).
Hearn says Dillian Whyte vs. Luis Ortiz still a possibility
By Scott Gilfoid: Unhappy with the 25 percent purse split and the likelihood of having to travel to Bulgaria for the IBF heavyweight eliminator match against Kubrat Pulev, Dillian Whyte and his promoter Eddie Hearn haven’t entirely given up on the idea of facing Luis Ortiz in a WBC title eliminator bout. However, they want to be ensured by the World Boxing Council that they’ll get to be WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s number one mandatory challenger if they beat the 38-year-old Ortiz.