Quote Originally Posted by Lyle View Post
How will this fight go? Who will win? And what does this fight mean? We also need to consider what happens next if Wlad wins or if Ruslan wins?
I don't see Wlad going for the KO. This fight is risky for him so I see him playing it cagey as not to risk future paydays. He hasn't been preparing for a southpaw and has just switched his training. Chagaev will make life difficult for him, but I see Wlad winning a decision. If Chagaev won though, I wouldn't be shocked.

I've heard the WBA title will not be on the line, as Valuev is champion, neither Chagaev nor Wlad have applied to the WBA to sanction the fight, and the WBA said they would be unlikely to sanction it even if a request came in as Chagaev's position as champion in recess is under discussion.