Carlos Ulberg revealed that he purposefully aimed for a first-round knockout because his corner was contemplating stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury. Ulberg stated that he knew he needed to finish his opponent in the opening frame before his team could intervene. As a result, he adjusted his strategy to strike harder than usual to secure the stoppage. The injury sustained by Ulberg was significant enough that his cornermen were actively discussing ending the bout if it reached the break after the first round.
