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Chagaev Will Defend on June 27, Browne Comes Next

•Apr 28, 2015

If anything, former WBA heavyweight king Ruslan Chagaev (33-2-1, 20 KOs), who is also the reigning WBA “regular” titleholder, is okay and ready to defend his title despite an ongoing tension and court issue with Team Fres Oquendo, who was defeated by Chagaev, 36, under some controversial circumstances in July 2014. According to Chagaev’s promoter Timur Dugazaev of the Terek Boxing, Chagaev will fight next on June 27 in Germany in the optional defense of his belt against an ever dangerous TBA. And WBA #4 ranked Australian Lucas Browne (22-0, 19 KOs) will be just after that – either in Moscow or Grozny.

Team Oquendo React To Chagaev 'No Rematch' Stance

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•Apr 18, 2015

NEW YORK, NY – Ruslan Chagaev’s promoter, Terek Box Event and its principal Timur Dugazaev issued a press release yesterday in which Dugazaev stated that “there will be no rematch between Chagaev and [Fres] Oquendo” and that “actually, I sue [Oquendo] in Moscow for returning the purse as stated in the contract.” On April 7, 2015, District Court Judge Ronnie Abrams of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Oquendo vs. Terek Box Event (Case no. 14-cv-9835) preliminarily enjoined Terek Box Event from “promoting or managing Ruslan Chagaev in any bout for the World Boxing Association (“WBA”) World Heavyweight Championship, unless Mr. Chagaev first shall have defended his WBA heavyweight title against Fres Oquendo or vacated the WBA title.”

Team Chagaev Dismisses Notion of Oquendo Rematch

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 17, 2015

The whole boxing world was shocked by the sudden death of Fritz Sdunek late last year. One of the people affected most by the passing of the legendary trainer was regular WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev who was working out with Sdunek only days before the coach passed away. "Fritz was one of the best human beings I ever met and also probably the best boxing trainer in the world", states Chagaev. "He can never be fully replaced but I am happy that we found another coach who is working and thinking as professional and analytic as Fritz."

Chagaev's Title Run on Hold After Judge Issues Injunction

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•Apr 7, 2015

NEW YORK, NY - Square Ring Promotions and Hitz Boxing announced today that District Court Judge Ronnie Abrams for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order in Oquendo vs. Terek Box Event (Case no. 14-cv-9835) preliminarily enjoining the Defendant from, among other things, “promoting or managing Ruslan Chagaev in any bout for the World Boxing Association (“WBA”) World Heavyweight Championship, unless Mr. Chagaev first shall have defended his WBA heavyweight title against Fres Oquendo or vacated the WBA title.”

Lucas Browne Seeks Hometown Edge For Chagaev Clash

Jake Donovan

•Mar 23, 2015

As the clock winds down on the negotiation period for his heavyweight showdown with Ruslan Chagaev, unbeaten contender Lucas Browne is hopeful that both camps can come to an agreement before the matter goes to purse bid this week. Browne's camp also hopes to rewrite history with the forthcoming opportunity. It's been more than 100 years since Australia has played host to a heavyweight title fight (Chagaev holds a secondary title) and has never claimed a champion of its own in the most storied weight class in boxing history. Wherever the fight takes place. Browne will embrace the opportunity with open arms. That doesn't mean he can't wish to bring the fight to his hometown. "It's a really exciting stage of my career. I'm ready to become Australia's first ever heavyweight champion," Browne (22-0, 19KOs) said. "Even though there's no date set, I've begun training already and I'm really going the extra mile to make sure the WBA belt is mine. "I'm happy to fight Chagaev anywhere but if it's in Australia I know it'll be huge. The public would love to see me knock him out to win the belt and I plan on doing exactly that."

Ruslan Chagaev-Lucas Browne Ordered By The WBA

Hilmar Rojas

•Feb 25, 2015

The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association has ordered the immediate negotiations for a mandatory fight between WBA 'regular' heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev and unbeaten challenger Lucas Browne, who is the highest rated (4) available contender in the division, and the Intercontinental champion. The time allotted for reaching an agreement is 30 days, with a purse bid being called if no deal is reached. Chagaev has been the regular heavyweight title owner since last July 6 when he beat Fres Oquendo.

Ricky Hatton: Lucas Browne Can Knock Chagaev Out!

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•Feb 25, 2015

AUSTRALIAN powerhouse Lucas 'Big Daddy' Browne has been made the mandatory challenger for Ruslan Chagaev's WBA heavyweight title. Hatton Promotions has worked hard to get Browne the correct opportunities at the correct time since signing him in 2012 and the Sydney-native's rise up the rankings has been little short of mesmeric. In the past 12 months, Browne has won a host of titles and climbed from number 15 in the WBA's ratings to a verge of becoming his country's first ever world heavyweight champion. Correspondence issued to Hatton Promotions from WBA chairman Gilberto Mendoza has confirmed that Chagaev's representatives now have 30 days to negotiate the fight.

Ruslan Chagaev Shocked at Passing of Fritz Sdunek

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•Dec 23, 2014

WBA world heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev and his promoter Timur Dugazaev are shocked of the passing away of their trainer and longtime friend Fritz Sdunek. "I just cannot believe it and cannot find words to express my grief", says Chagaev. "We have been in the gym together just a few days ago. Fritz was not only the best boxing coach Germany has ever seen but also and foremost a great and unique human being and a role model in all aspects of life. I am proud to have known him and to have worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. It is a very, very sad day for boxing."

Oquendo Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against Terek Box Event

BoxingScene Staff

•Dec 14, 2014

Fres Oquendo has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Manhattan against Hamburg-based promoter Terek Box Event seeking damages of $5 million and an injunction to prevent the promoter from promoting Ruslan Chagaev in any bouts until it first gives Oquendo the rematch he was promised. On July 6, 2014 in Grozny Chechnya, Oquendo fought Chagaev for the vacant WBA regular World Heavyweight Title that became vacant after Wladimir Klitschko defeated Alexander Povetkin in October 2013. Chagaev, the home town favorite and adopted son of President Kadyrov, was awarded a majority decision with one judge ruling the fight a draw and the other two judges finding for Chagaev by only one round. “I am really looking forward to my day in court and finally getting justice,” said Oquendo. “These guys pulled a really slick move and tricked me into fighting on July 6 by promising me to increase my purse to $1 million and giving me a rematch at a time when I wasn’t mentally right, with my wife and newborn baby being sick and in the hospital. "Well, now they are the ones behind the eight ball. They’ve got until January 2 to respond to the lawsuit.”

Fres Oquendo, Promoter Disputing Recent Doping Claims

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•Nov 26, 2014

Fres Oquendo’s team responded today to Timur Dugazaev’s press release that was ghost written by Malte Muller Michaelis trying to justify the non-payment of Oquendo’s purse based on an allegedly positive drug test by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA). “People in the sport need to know that this guy, Timur Dugazaev, can’t speak a word of English yet he has his co-hort Malte make up all these quotes and lies. They are both wannabes in boxing and Timur is only a servant to President Kadyrov from whom he pilfered Oquendo’s purse money. I suspect that once all of this comes to light, both he and Malte will be called to task. Their story is nothing but a ploy to try and justify their keeping Fres’ money and lying to the President.”