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Kubrat Pulev to face Mahmoud Charr in Sofia

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On March 30, Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev will face Mahmoud Charr in a match for the WBA Regular title. The match will take place in Arena Sofia. 

"This is an incredible event. There were many difficult decisions. We are doing the incredible and the impossible so that it will be in front of a home audience," said Pulev at the first press conference in Sofia before the fight. "I will face a serious opponent who also has a lot of experience. He has been through serious battles. I approach the fight with respect and dignity. I'm going to be in great shape. I will do my best to achieve this victory and make Bulgaria the world champion in boxing", the Bulgarian boxer said.



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