Kubrat Venkov Pulev is a Bulgarian professional boxer and the current holder of the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title, which he won in December 2024. On the regional scene, He has won several heavyweight championships, including winning the European Championship twice from 2012 and 2016.
As an amateur athlete, Pulev achieved considerable success, winning many international medals, notably a gold medal at the 2008 European Championships and a bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships , both in the super heavyweight division. He also represented Bulgaria in the super heavyweight division at the 2008 Olympic Games.
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- Full name: Kubrat Venkov Pulev
- Stage name: Kubrat Pulev
- Date of birth: May 4, 1981
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Nationality: Bulgaria
- Profession: Bulgarian professional boxer
- Height: 1.94 m
- Parents: Venko Pulev and Hristina Puleva
- Siblings: Tervel Pulev, Boryana Puleva, Annie Puleva and Victoria Puleva
- Partner: Andrea (2006–2019)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Not married
- Net worth: 8 million USD
Early life and education
Kubrat Venkov Pulev was born on May 4, 1981 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is the son of Venko Pulev and Hristina Pulev. He has a younger brother, Tervel Pulev, who is also a professional boxer. In addition to Tervel, Kubrat has three sisters: Boryana Puleva, Annie Puleva and Victoria Puleva.
Pulev studied at the University of National and World Economics (UNWE) in Sofia, one of Bulgaria’s leading universities, where he earned a master’s degree in sports management. Kubrat is ethnic Bulgarian and his religious beliefs are not public.
Career
Kubrat Pulev began his boxing career in February 2002, winning the Strandzha Cup in Bulgaria. His victories included a notable victory over Cuban world champion Odlanier Solís. However, Pulev faced challenges early in his amateur career, losing to Solís in a rematch at the Chemiepokal Cup semi-finals the following month.
Despite this, Pulev demonstrated his skills in the super heavyweight division, winning a bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships and a gold medal at the 2008 European Championships. His journey also included represented Bulgaria at the 2008 Olympics, although he failed in his first round match against Solís at the 2003 World Championships.
Throughout his amateur career, Pulev has always shown resilience. In 2005, he defeated Islam Timurziev at the Strandzha Cup but lost in the final of the EU Championship to Italian Roberto Cammarelle. Pulev redeemed himself in 2007 by winning the Chemiepokal tournament.
Despite being highly rated at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships, a tough draw resulted in an early defeat to Cammarelle, who later went on to win the contest. Pulev’s amateur career ended with another loss to Cammarelle at the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships, pushing him into professional boxing at the age of 28.
Pulev made his professional debut in September 2009, defeating Florian Benche by second-round technical knockout in Germany. Within three months, he racked up three more victories, finishing his first professional year undefeated.
In 2012, Pulev got his first title opportunity when he defeated Alexander Dimitrenko to win the vacant European Heavyweight Championship. Over the years, Pulev has established himself as a formidable opponent, facing strong opponents such as Tony Thompson in 2013 and competing for the IBF belt against Derek Chisora in 2016, where he regained the title. European heavyweight brand.
One of Pulev’s notable achievements outside of traditional boxing was his victory in Triad Combat. On November 27, 2021, he defeated former MMA champion Frank Mir via first-round TKO, winning the Triad Combat Heavyweight World Championship.
This demonstrated Pulev’s adaptability and skill in combat sports, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and dominant fighter.
In December 2024, Pulev reached the pinnacle of his career when he defeated Mahmoud Charr by unanimous decision to win the WBA regular heavyweight title in Sofia, Bulgaria. Pulev’s technical prowess and precision earned him a clear victory, adding another major accolade to his impressive career.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @kubratpulev
- Facebook manager: Kubrat Pulev
- Twitter handle: Kubrat Pulev
Personal life
Kubrat Pulev, Bulgarian heavyweight boxer, was in a long-term relationship with Bulgarian pop star Andrea from 2006 until their split in July 2019. The couple are often considered one of Bulgaria’s most famous couples, but their relationship ended after more than 2 years. a decade together.
After breaking up with Andrea, Pulev was rumored to be romantically involved with Teodora, although details about their relationship remain scarce. Despite these speculations, current reports suggest that Pulev may still be single and has chosen to keep his personal life private to avoid public attention.
Net worth
Kubrat Pulev’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. The majority of his wealth comes from his successful boxing career, with significant earnings from high-profile matches.
Notably, Pulev earned $4 million from his match with Anthony Joshua and $1.5 million from his match with Hughie Fury. In addition to income from the fight, Pulev’s wealth is supplemented by numerous endorsement deals and other businesses.
