Chagaev-Valuev II put on hold

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Chagaev-Valuev II on Hold!
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The rematch between reigning WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev and former champion Nikolai Valuev, slated for May 31 in Germany, has been scratched due to a medical condition sustained by the champion.

Reportedly, Chagaev’s condition is described as “a protracted virus infection or a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.” The show’s promoter, Universum Box-Promotion is expected to provide further details at a press conference later this week.

Chagaev (24-0-1, 17 KOs) is a 29-year-old southpaw born in Uzbekistan, who fights out of Hamburg, Germany. The WBA champion dethroned Valuev last April via majority decision in Stuttgart, Germany. In his most recent fight, Chagaev outpointed the UK’s Matt Skelton on January 19.

Damn that sucks

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Zelenoff is among the list of last minute replacements.

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Zelenoff is among the list of last minute replacements.

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