Wladimir Klitschko vs Ruslan Chagaev

[JazMerkin]

I don't think Chagaev is that fast...he's fought 4 times in as many years and I think he's less powerful and speedy and slick than Sultan Ibragimov...so I think Wladimir can really work him over, PLUS Wlad is angry for a number of reasons, I hope he tries to send a message

No, I don't think Chagaev's that fast, I just think he's the kind of guy who's more likely to get caught badly by speed rather than power, in that he's pretty technically astute & guys like that normally find speed harder to deal with, hence why I'd favour Haye to KO Chagaev rather than Wlad, even though Wlad is the bigger puncher

[El Kabong]

OK....I can accept that. I just watched a couple rounds of Valuev-Chagaev (and I survived ) ...he kept moving backwards, that's not good if we want an exciting fight, that's what Sultan did vs Wladimir....wait to counter, wait to counter, wait to counter and Wlad never gave him the option.

I just want Wlad to worry about Wlad and not worry about Chagaev countering....Wlad needs to focus on getting his punches to land and breaking Chagaev down

[The Fightfan]

This will be a boring fight I think. With Chageav running around and trying to find a way in on Wlad's long jab and right hand. Ultimately making a boring fight.

[El Kabong]

This will be a boring fight I think. With Chageav running around and trying to find a way in on Wlad's long jab and right hand. Ultimately making a boring fight.

It's sad, but I can totally see that happening...I can see Chagaev mimicking Sultan Ibragimov....but part of me doesn't see Wladimir allowing that to happen again. Say what you will about Wlad and Wlad's style, but ultimately he does want to give the fans a KO every time out there and a good show.

It would be nice to have Chagaev come to fight though...hopefully he'll oblige because he has been given a golden opportunity to be THE MAN in the division.

It's a tough fight to call, but everyone's first thought is going to be "boring"

[Kirkland Laing]

Say what you will about Wlad and Wlad's style, but ultimately he does want to give the fans a KO every time out there and a good show.

Like the Ibragimov fight, right? Or any other fight since he got sparked by a pro-celebrity golfer and realised his jaw is made out of the finest crystal.

It must be true what they say about love blinding you to the deficiencies of others.

[The Fightfan]

Say what you will about Wlad and Wlad's style, but ultimately he does want to give the fans a KO every time out there and a good show.

Like the Ibragimov fight, right? Or any other fight since he got sparked by a pro-celebrity golfer and realised his jaw is made out of the finest crystal.

It must be true what they say about love blinding you to the deficiencies of others.

And it begin's.

[Nameless]

Question: Anybody knows who will have the belt in the end, Ruslan or the Giant hairy beast?

[killersheep]

This fight will be the first fight for a Saddoboxing.com title, it is that important.

Even though Chagaev isn't super fast or strong, I think he is a lot more cagey than Ibragimov. I am gonna stay optomistic about this and say it ends up being more on par with the Thompson fight which was not a bad fight.

[El Kabong]

Question: Anybody knows who will have the belt in the end, Ruslan or the Giant hairy beast?

I will lean towards Valuev having the belt as he has Satan.....I mean Don King in his corner

[El Kabong]

Like the Ibragimov fight, right? Or any other fight since he got sparked by a pro-celebrity golfer and realised his jaw is made out of the finest crystal.

It must be true what they say about love blinding you to the deficiencies of others.

Then you must love yourself unconditionally.

How many times has it been said that AT HEAVYWEIGHT "One punch, no matter who throws it can end a fight"....Corrie Sanders wasn't in great shape but that explains his kamikaze style in that fight, he knew he had to win in the first few rounds or he wouldn't have a chance. There's no excuses for Wlad in that loss, he gave up his height and reach, left himself open and got beat, he's learned a lot from that...we've seen proof that he has, he's become a more polished fighter.

Also if you are a David Haye supporter, I wouldn't go talking about glass jaws if I was you

[JazMerkin]

Like the Ibragimov fight, right? Or any other fight since he got sparked by a pro-celebrity golfer and realised his jaw is made out of the finest crystal.

It must be true what they say about love blinding you to the deficiencies of others.

Then you must love yourself unconditionally.

How many times has it been said that AT HEAVYWEIGHT "One punch, no matter who throws it can end a fight"....Corrie Sanders wasn't in great shape but that explains his kamikaze style in that fight, he knew he had to win in the first few rounds or he wouldn't have a chance. There's no excuses for Wlad in that loss, he gave up his height and reach, left himself open and got beat, he's learned a lot from that...we've seen proof that he has, he's become a more polished fighter.

Also if you are a David Haye supporter, I wouldn't go talking about glass jaws if I was you

You know what I agree with all of that, except the last sentence. Haye's 'glass jaw' is overexaggerated. He actually took a fair bit of punishment off Carl Thompson in their fight & finished on his feet. I would say his chin is probably a bit better than Wlad's, but for me there's no question who is the bigger puncher & who is the better technically (by far).

[Kirkland Laing]

Like the Ibragimov fight, right? Or any other fight since he got sparked by a pro-celebrity golfer and realised his jaw is made out of the finest crystal.

It must be true what they say about love blinding you to the deficiencies of others.

Then you must love yourself unconditionally.

How many times has it been said that AT HEAVYWEIGHT "One punch, no matter who throws it can end a fight"....Corrie Sanders wasn't in great shape but that explains his kamikaze style in that fight, he knew he had to win in the first few rounds or he wouldn't have a chance. There's no excuses for Wlad in that loss, he gave up his height and reach, left himself open and got beat, he's learned a lot from that...we've seen proof that he has, he's become a more polished fighter.

Also if you are a David Haye supporter, I wouldn't go talking about glass jaws if I was you

He hasn't become a more polished fighter, he's become scared of his own shadow in the ring and terrified to throw his right hand. He's so bad to watch he can't even get on HBO anymore.

[Hulk]

Anyone see the Ring article online that claims this is a better fight than Wlad vs. Haye would have been!?

It claims Haye would have been knocked out early.

More importantly Ring Magazine is making this fight for the Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship since Wlad is rated #1 and Chagaev is rated #3.

Gimme a break!

Anyway Lyle, I see this going a lot like the Sultan Ibragimov fight now that you mentioned that one.

Ibragimov probably had more of a shot since he actually hits hard.

[Pugilistic]

This fight could turn out like the Sultan fight but i doubt it though.

I expect Wlad to win in 7.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I think wide UD. Same as every other fight.

Chagaev seems sturdy enough but form what i've seen, i think Wladimir's Jab will be way too much.
Wladimir will probably be cautious of the Cagey types so don't expect fireworks.