Carlos Ulberg disclosed that he targeted a first-round knockout because his corner was contemplating stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Ulberg stated that his corner began considering halting the bout, which motivated him to finish his opponent in the opening round. He explained that he knew he had to end the fight quickly and deliberately increased his striking power. Despite the injury concern, Ulberg managed to secure the victory. The revelation highlights the mental toughness required to fight through adversity and potential stoppage.
