Carlos Ulberg disclosed that his corner was contemplating stopping his fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Knowing this, Ulberg targeted a first-round knockout to prevent the stoppage. He stated he began hitting harder than usual to secure the finish before his corner could intervene. Ulberg successfully finished his opponent in the first round, avoiding the potential stoppage. The specific nature of the injury was not detailed in the statement. The victory is being characterized as a gutsy, willful performance given the circumstances.
