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

Carlos Ulberg revealed after his fight that he was forced to pursue a first-round knockout because his corner was considering stopping the bout between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Ulberg stated that his corner began contemplating a stoppage and that he knew he had to finish his opponent in the opening frame. As a result, he made the tactical decision to increase his power output beyond his normal striking intensity. The strategy proved successful as Ulberg secured the finish before his corner could intervene. The specific nature of the injury was not detailed in the post.