Chagaev, Sturm set to defend! Chagaev is out,because of injury !!!

[frozensolid_702]

From Fightnews.com

Chagaev injured!This afternoon, in the next to last round of his final sparring day before his major championship heavyweight fight against Nikolai Valuev, WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev has suffered a complete tear of the Achilles tendon in his left ankle. He is certain to have to undergo an operation. The July 5th card will go on as scheduled with WBA middleweight champion Felix Sturm's rematch against Randy Griffin. More to come....

Thanks for the heads up.


If Chagaev tore his Achilles, then he's likely done for good.

[amat]

OUCH! Complete tear I can't imagine how that feels. I've had tendinitis in my achiles and it hurts so much, I couldn't imagine rupturing them or completely tearing them. That gym must have been fucking devastated, because that is one of the worst injuries an athlete can ever suffer. To bad.

[JohnnyKickAss]

http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...se-injury.html

[jmbtandy]

He is done for a good while at least if that is the case, shame was hoping he would do the double

[JohnnyKickAss]

Thanks for the heads up.


If Chagaev tore his Achilles, then he's likely done for good.

He is done for a good while at least if that is the case, shame was hoping he would do the double

Really...seem that the people around Chagaev and Chagaev himself are quite optimistic...

"Even though this is a bad injury, there is a positive note," said Dr. Michael Ehnert. Because the tendon has not torn directly above the heel bone, but almost concentric, a faster healing process is possible."
With this diagnosis, all involved parties are sure that Chagaev can return to the ring by the end of this year.
The champion was stunned and near tears. "It is the worst disappointment of my sporting career," said Chagaev. "But, I'll come back!"

source fightnews.com

[amat]

6 months for a clear tear doesn't sound realistic. Now granted I've only taken 2 sports medicine classes so I'm not exactly an expert but I don't think I've heard of any athlete coming back that quickly from that so quickly.

[jmbtandy]

Training again in 6 months maybe but I would be surprised to see him in the ring for at least 9 months, you have to be so careful with that type of injury, he would be stupid to rush back, could end his career

[frozensolid_702]

Thanks for the heads up.


If Chagaev tore his Achilles, then he's likely done for good.

He is done for a good while at least if that is the case, shame was hoping he would do the double

Really...seem that the people around Chagaev and Chagaev himself are quite optimistic...

"Even though this is a bad injury, there is a positive note," said Dr. Michael Ehnert. Because the tendon has not torn directly above the heel bone, but almost concentric, a faster healing process is possible."
With this diagnosis, all involved parties are sure that Chagaev can return to the ring by the end of this year.
The champion was stunned and near tears. "It is the worst disappointment of my sporting career," said Chagaev. "But, I'll come back!"

source fightnews.com

I see the report but Chagaev could have lost both of his arms in a car accident and Dr. Michael Ehnert could say what he wants and put a positive spin on Chagaev's recovery. It doesn't mean it's gonna happen.

If Chagaev really did SEVER his Achillies then he's done, either way you look at it.

He could do the smart thing and retire, or he try and come back......................... and lose to every C level fighter (and better) that he fights enroute to a very early retirement.

[JohnnyKickAss]

Thanks for the heads up.


If Chagaev tore his Achilles, then he's likely done for good.

He is done for a good while at least if that is the case, shame was hoping he would do the double

Really...seem that the people around Chagaev and Chagaev himself are quite optimistic...

"Even though this is a bad injury, there is a positive note," said Dr. Michael Ehnert. Because the tendon has not torn directly above the heel bone, but almost concentric, a faster healing process is possible."
With this diagnosis, all involved parties are sure that Chagaev can return to the ring by the end of this year.
The champion was stunned and near tears. "It is the worst disappointment of my sporting career," said Chagaev. "But, I'll come back!"

source fightnews.com

I see the report but Chagaev could have lost both of his arms in a car accident and Dr. Michael Ehnert could say what he wants and put a positive spin on Chagaev's recovery. It doesn't mean it's gonna happen.

If Chagaev really did SEVER his Achillies then he's done, either way you look at it.

He could do the smart thing and retire, or he try and come back......................... and lose to every C level fighter (and better) that he fights enroute to a very early retirement.

We will see about that...

[amat]

http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...se-injury.html

(I'm still using that)

That just sounds like a nightmare. Oh man, they just heard a pop going backwards. Ouch. I've been around when guys have blown out knees but achiles supposedly has a very bad sound and I can't imagine how much pain he was in. Can't blame Chagaev for that. Oh man I hate these injury stories so much.

[JohnnyKickAss]

http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...se-injury.html

(I'm still using that)

That just sounds like a nightmare. Oh man, they just heard a pop going backwards. Ouch. I've been around when guys have blown out knees but achiles supposedly has a very bad sound and I can't imagine how much pain he was in. Can't blame Chagaev for that. Oh man I hate these injury stories so much.

It sounds like a whip...and yes this is really bad luck for Chagaev...CC back(haven't said that in a long time...)

[WelshDevilRob]

Pity was looking forward to the rematch. 1st fight wasn't exciting but tactically intriguing.

[toogood4u]

WOW how much money do u think this guy cost...lol

i mean the promoters and stuff are basically watching over him carefully hoping he'll bring in millions but thats backed up twice....

Ruslan has no income (atleast not from boxing) and a hell of alot of expenses....accouting 101 this basically means hes in trouble

hopefully the promoters back him up