WBA heavyweight Ruslan Chagaev is back in full training, writes Universum in a press release, after the stomach problems that caused the cancellation of the unification fight with WBO champ Sultan Ibragimov. Chagaev hopes to be able to make a title defense before the end of the year. Exactly what was the problem with champ was never really disclosed and there´s been plenty of rumors flying. [details]
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm....interesting that's he's out just long enough to let Holy get his shot instead of giving us our first unification bout in several years. -
At one point I read his career was in jeopardy - turned out to be just weeks out?
Something doesn't add up.Comment
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it sounds odd to me now lets hope wlad chagaev will happen.Comment
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I hope WLAD destroys Chagaev for ducking IbragimovComment
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Que in the announcement of Wlad-Chagaev in Germany early next year, within 1 month of Vitali-Peter.Comment
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But why would CHagaev pull out of a fight with Ibragimov? Other than the obvious ($$$ <--- Holyfield and even more $$$ for fighting Wlad)Originally posted by boxing2005 View Post
Even though I would have bet on Ibragimov, I think he Chagaev is a much better technician and would have outworked Sultan.
Shall that fight happen, does he think he has a better chance against Wlad? Maybe it's just to cash in..
After his fight with Valuev.. I felt he had a lot of pride and pride for his country.. Just doesn't seem like the type who'd drop everything for money.Comment
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Despite all the rumors, I’m glad Chagaev is back and is ready to fight again (hopefully) later this year. The division needs tough fighters like Chagaev around….Comment
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No way he ducked Sultan, Chagaev would eat that boy for lunchOriginally posted by WLAD OWNS View PostComment
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