Valuev v Chagaev called off

[Kel]

Saturday night's WBA heavyweight clash between Nikolay Valuev and Ruslan Chagaev has been called off after concerns emerged over Chagaev's health.

The Uzbek was found to be suffering from a mild form of Hepatitis B, a condition he has had before. In fact, a bout with Sultan Ibragimov in 2007 was called off for the same reason.

It is understood that Valuev was given the option of fighting Chagaev and receiving a hepatitis vaccination within 24 hours, but he declined.

“I would have loved to make this fight but given those circumstances it is not possible,” Valuev said.

“Unfortunately, we have no other choice but to call the whole show off,” Sauerland Event General Manager Chris Meyer said. “Our top priority is Nikolay’s health and it could not be guaranteed.”

Setanta Sports' Steve Bunce believes this cancellation is a lost opportunity for Chagaev to boost his profile.

"I fancied Chagaev to win that fight more impressively because I think Chagaev has realised that to be a top quality heavyweight at the moment, you need far more than just having that belt around your waist," Bunce said. "I think he might have been the first man to wear down Valuev. If he had managed to do that, it would have elevated Chagaev."


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[Kel]

Interesting comments below the article, Valuev apparantly was offered a jab and refused

[ElTerribleMorales]

Chagaev is either the nastiest son of a bitch or the biggest pussy cause to be infected with hepatitis b twice in less than a year.....it's gotta say something

[Violent Demise]

Chagaev is either the nastiest son of a bitch or the biggest pussy cause to be infected with hepatitis b twice in less than a year.....it's gotta say something

Maybe he's just fukking with a lot of nasty pussies. AdamGB mom is back on the streets from what I hear.

[Gandalf]

A shame because Chagaev would have won quite handily.

[Violent Demise]

A shame because Chagaev would have won quite handily.

I don't know about handily. The first fight was close. And Chavaev has been on the sidelines for awhile

[Galaxy]

I'm really disappointed with the way Chagaev's career has been going, this was his opportunity to get back in the mix, he showed so much potential but is just going backwards due to these health issues!

I can't stand Ruiz but now I kinda hope he punishes Valuev, then someone can knock his a** out!

[Gandalf]

A shame because Chagaev would have won quite handily.

I don't know about handily. The first fight was close. And Chavaev has been on the sidelines for awhile

True. Chagaev seems to be constantly sick or injured these days. Don't know what to make of it TBH. Seems he still wants to fight too.

[HattonTheHammer]

is it now fair to call ruslan chagaev the darren anderton of boxing


For a big lump like him he dont half get a lot of illnesses!!

[Andre]

I threw a rock at a hive once and got chased by a hepatitis bee.

Seriously though, some people dont ever get it out of their systems completely and are carriers for ever,some others can, its a 60/40 shot with B and C.

[yvonne]

Damn i was really looking forward to watching this fight too.I guess these things happen

[ElTerribleMorales]

Damn i was really looking forward to watching this fight too.I guess these things happen

someone actually wanting to see a Valuev fight? and against a pillow puncher like Chagaev? hell only fight i wanna see with Valuev is a fight that he's probably gonna get KO'd in, against the likes of Vitali, Wlad, Peter, etc., especially since the Holyfield fight, that's the biggest crock of shit in a while

[Master]

Was looking forward to this fight just because I have not seen a world title fight since Froch. My next big fight is Haye. Starved of boxing, I will take anything.

[ElTerribleMorales]

poor child

[TitoFan]

Damn! And I was SO looking forward to seeing The Freak back in the ring again.....