SOFIA, BULGARIA – February 22, 2024  The stage is set for an epic clash
as the World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight

Championship of the World unfolds at the prestigious Arena Sofia on
March 30. Reigning champion, the resilient

and inspiring Mahmoud Charr of Germany, will defend his title against
the seasoned challenger, Bulgaria’s own

Kubrat Pulev, in a showdown that has all of the ingredients to go down
in the history books as a classic heavyweight “shoot out.”

Kubrat Pulev, a veteran heavyweight with an illustrious career, has
faced boxing’s elite, including Anthony Joshua,

Wladimir Klitschko, and Derek Chisora. With the opportunity to fulfill
his and his father’s lifelong dream in front of his home crowd and
become the

first heavyweight champion EVER from Bulgaria.

Pulev is determined to seize the championship belt and etch his name in
boxing history.

Mahmoud Charr’s journey to the top has been nothing short of remarkable.
Overcoming adversities both inside and

outside the ring, Charr’s resilience is a testament to the true spirit
of a champion. Surviving multiple bullet wounds

and near-death experiences, he stands tall as the reigning heavyweight
champion, ready to face his next

formidable challenge.

The fight is presented by EPIC SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, led by CEO Ivaylo
Gotzev, a visionary promoter

originally from Bulgaria. Gotzev, a veteran in the boxing world, has
previously produced world champions like

Samuel Peter of Nigeria and Sergey Liakhovich of Belarus. Now, he aims
to add another name to his list of

champions with his countryman, Kubrat Pulev.

“Everything is finally coming together and we are all in alignment, this
fight is promises to deliver as an old school

heavyweight barn burner, both men are ready and it’s a make or break
fight for them both, there is a lot on the

line. This fight sets up multiple angles, and we are excited about this
year’s plans, watch this space.” Ivaylo Gotzev

– EPIC SPORTS CEO

The world will witness a global broadcast of this monumental event to be
streamed worldwide, ensuring that fans around the globe can

experience the intensity of the heavyweight clash (MORE TO COME …).
The undercard is stacked with promising young heavyweights

eager to make their mark on the global stage, adding an extra layer of
excitement to an already electrifying night.

With the winner facing a multitude of options for their next move, EPIC
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, along with

strategic partners, are already planning a historic event. In
celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic

Rumble in the Jungle, there are plans to stage the next title defense on
African soil, promising a mega event that

will captivate the world.

Get ready for a night of thunderous punches and the relentless pursuit
of glory as Mahmoud Charr and Kubrat Pulev

go head-to-head for the WBA Heavyweight Championship of the World.

This is a boxing spectacle that you won’t want to miss!

_About EPIC SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT_

_EPIC SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT is a premier sports promotion company led
by CEO Ivaylo Gotzev and legendary boxing attorney and _

_President, John S. Wirt.. Together with over 60 years of combined
experience at the highest levels of boxing and with a rich history of_

_producing world champions, EPIC SPORTS is committed to delivering
thrilling and memorable events that captivate global_

Deerfield Beach, Fla. (May 14, 2021)—Heavyweight boxer Christopher Lovejoy, who has an exclusive promotional agreement with Hall of Fame boxing promoter Don King, nor the promoters of Saturday’s boxing card in Germany, are complying with the Cease & Desist letter they received several weeks ago.

According to media reports, Lovejoy has agreed to face the WBA champion in recess Mahmoud Charr on Saturday night in Germany. 

Lovejoy filed for bankruptcy in California before departing for Germany to try to stop King from taking action on his exclusive promotional agreement in trying to stop Saturday night’s fight.   And promoter Errol Ceylan is illegally promoting a fight involving a DKP exclusively promoted fighter and knowingly and willingly, tortiously interfering with King’s agreement with Lovejoy.

“Lovejoy and the German promoter are defying the law,” said King.  “We have served them and justice will prevail.  We will see who will be “quacking” when we get to court and the legal process decides that everything is there in black and white.”

“Lovejoy is out there popping off and feels that this fight is for the WBA championship.

The WBA hasn’t sanctioned this illegal bout and they certainly won’t do so.  Trevor Bryan is the WBA champion.”

“What fighter shows up in Germany without a trainer or cut man and is totally out of shape, weighing 306 pounds.  Lovejoy lacks plain common sense.”

“See you in court along with your German promoter!   We’ll see who will be laughing last on Instagram.”

Hamburg, 22nd of April – EC Boxing is prepared to stage another thrilling fight night in the ECB Gym in Hamburg, Germany. As of now the main event on May 15 will be Mahmoud Charr vs. Christopher Lovejoy. A couple of days ago the news broke that DKP (Don King Promotions) would threaten to take legal action in order to stop Lovejoy from taking part in this bout, since according to DKP there still is a contract between them and the undefeated American.

Erol Ceylan, CEO of EC Boxing, is disappointed in this development, but willing to go ahead with the event regardless of the outcome of this legal situation: „We are not quite sure what Don King‘s intentions are at this stage. Instead of making fights happen, he tries to sabotage them. First he‘s getting Charr stripped off his WBA belt and now this. But we are still confident that Charr and Lovejoy will meet in the ring on May 15 and are willing to settle the situation with DKP. However: we are prepared to give a different opponent the chance to take on our guy if necessary.“

There are two possible substitute opponents who are both in training right now and willing to take on Mahmoud Charr. There won‘t be any legal situation stopping them from taking part. Charr, who is now called the „Heavyweight Champion in recess“ by the World Boxing Association (WBA), is eager to return to the squared circle, after spending 3 and a half years without having a fight: „I’m in great shape! Now it’s time to get back in the ring,“ Charr states.

Deerfield Beach, Fla. (April 19, 2021)—Hall of Fame boxing promoter Don King has sent a Cease & Desist letter to undefeated heavyweight boxer Christopher Lovejoy, claiming he is under an exclusive promotional agreement with Don King Promotions and not permitted to enter any future fights without King’s consent.

Recent media reports have stated that Lovejoy is currently in Germany and has agreed to face the WBA champion in recess Mahmoud Charr on May 15 in Hamburg, Germany.

Trevor Bryan recently won the WBA heavyweight title after Charr disregarded the WBA and was not allowed in the United States due to Homeland Security visa denial of the Syrian. 

The letter demands that Lovejoy (19-0, 19 KOs), who had previously announced his retirement from boxing, not participate in the bout with Charr or any other future bout or opponent.

“It is unconscionable, illegal, and unethical for you to participate in this May 15, 2021 bout or any bout without DKP’s expressed, written permission and consent,” the letter from King’s lawyer’s states. “Participating in any bout without DKP’s expressed written consent is … willfully breaching the Promotional Agreement and exposes those you have entered into agreement with for your services as a professional fighter to extreme legally liability, as they too are aware that you are under contract to DKP.”

The letter goes on to state, “If you have in fact signed to fight Charr as you proclaim and has been reported in these media reports, you have intentionally, willfully, and maliciously breached your exclusive, world-wide promotional agreement with DKP.”

Lovejoy, 37, lives and trains in Las Vegas. All 19 of Lovejoy’s pro fights since February of 2016 have taken place in Tijuana, Mexico.