Carlos Ulberg targeted first-round KO due to potential corner stoppage

Carlos Ulberg revealed that he deliberately pursued a first-round knockout because his corner was considering stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Ulberg stated that his corner began contemplating a stoppage and he knew he needed to finish his opponent in the opening round. He intentionally increased his striking power to secure the finish before his team could intervene. The strategy proved successful as Ulberg achieved the knockout, preventing any discussion of stopping the bout. The specific nature of Ulberg's injury was not detailed in the post.