New champion Carlos Ulberg admitted he managed to lose his championship belt following his post-fight celebration. Ulberg explained that he didn't want to carry the belt around with him during the festivities, so he left it at an apartment. He believes the belt is still there and joked that one of his friends is probably sleeping with it. The lighthearted confession shows the relaxed nature of the New Zealand fighter after his title victory. Despite the mishap, Ulberg seems unconcerned about the belt's temporary whereabouts.
Carlos Ulberg has revealed a rather unusual post-fight story: the new light heavyweight champion somehow misplaced his championship belt during the celebrations that followed his title victory.
Ulberg, nicknamed "Black Jag," explained that he chose not to carry the belt around with him during the festivities and instead left it at an apartment. The 35-year-old New Zealander is not particularly worried about its temporary disappearance, joking that one of his friends is probably sleeping with it right now.
The City Kickboxing product has been one of the most dangerous strikers in the 205-pound division on his way to the title. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, Ulberg carries a professional record of 15-1 and holds an orthodox stance that has helped him land an impressive 6.54 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy — numbers that rank among the elite in the division.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's lighthearted admission offers a rare glimpse at the human side of a fighter in the immediate aftermath of a career-defining win
- The story underlines the relaxed, confident mindset of the New Zealand champion as he settles into life at the top of the light heavyweight division
- City Kickboxing continues to produce champions with a distinctly laid-back culture despite the intensity of their training methods
Whether the belt has been recovered or is still doing duty as a pillow somewhere in the city, Ulberg appears entirely at ease with the situation — a reflection of the composed, assured nature that carried him to the championship in the first place.
