Ruslan Chagaev vs Sultan Ibragimov

[-Antonio-]

I think people need to do some research on Chagaev. KayJay made a thread before the Valuev fight with some Youtube vids of Chagaev fights and I was impressed. Remember he beat Ruiz, who is solid and he beat Vladimir Virchis too. He is a good fighter, probably the second best in the division.

[Randall_Hopkirk]

I think people need to do some research on Chagaev. KayJay made a thread before the Valuev fight with some Youtube vids of Chagaev fights and I was impressed. Remember he beat Ruiz, who is solid and he beat Vladimir Virchis too. He is a good fighter, probably the second best in the division.

He's better than Sam Peter, of that I am sure.

[EliteSoldier]

Both of them would get killed if they got in the ring with the klits. If they don't want to die in the ring, then they should just take on ppl at their own level. Like fight each other, since they're both stinkers.

[Nautilus]

Both of them would get killed if they got in the ring with the klits. If they don't want to die in the ring, then they should just take on ppl at their own level. Like fight each other, since they're both stinkers.

I am not so sure -- Wlad had a bit of a problem with quick left handers (Sanders) ... I think both of them are much better than Sanders.

[larrytyson]

they are to similar! I can't choose!

[Nautilus]

they are to similar! I can't choose!

Sultan is much faster. I think he would UD Chagaev in a close fight.

[Parody]

Either way its a good match up, Chagaev is obviously the better boxer/fighter, but the stats are same.

Tale of the tape:

Ruslan Chagaev:

Age: 28
Reach: 74"
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 6' 1
Weight: 226-232 lbs

Sultan Ibragimov:

Age 32
Reach: 74"
Stance Southpaw
Height 6' 2
Weight: 215-224 lbs

[-Antonio-]

Chagaev and Ibragimov are very similar fighters - southpaw counterpunchers with good skills and decent power. I like Sultan and I think he's a very good boxer, but I think Ruslan has an edge in power and speed.

I think Chagaev would probably win by UD (rather than KO because Sultan has a good chin, he's only been down once as a pro and I don't think he's ever been badly hurt).

I don't think we've ever had two ****** heavyweight titleholders at the same time before. With all the prejudice and ill will toward ******s these days, I'm happy to see that.

Yeah they are similar. I think Chagaev has a better jab too.

[potatoes]

Nobody is fighting a klitschko any time soon.

And the only BIG money fight for either of them, IS AGAINST EACHOTHER. The unification aspect will draw fans and money.

Ibragimov beat a decent fighter in BRIGGS, while Chagaev beat a bum in VALUEV. Both were at sizable disadvantages.

Ibragimov would win this one by UD, or he could knock himout. idk

After Klitschko knocks out Brewster he will need a another fight in November or December. He also says he want unification. Klitschko is the biggest moneymaker in the division right now, so you can be sure he is the guy on eveybody's wish list. When Chagaev or Ibragimov can make 5 or 10 times more money fighting Klitschko, there is almost no chance they will fight each other.

[ROSEWOOD]

I would have to put my money on the guy the beat my giant homie..