Chagaev Statement on Ibragimov Cancellation

[Derranged_]

This sounds Waaaaaaay to fishy to me.

I mean the news about Chagaev pulling out and Holyfield stepping in? Come on.. It happened way too fast.
These two are connected!

It's not like Chagaev pulled out and Ibragimov was stuck without an opponent, so among several candidates, they eyed Holyfield.
Year right! This was NOT the scenario.

lol I called it. This is definitely fishy. Who wants to bet he's ok to fight somebody in November or December?

Yes, this is very fishy indeed; First Briggs got suddenly 'ill' and had to postone and now Chagaev is also "ill." I'm no conspiracy theorist but, there's just way too many coincidences going on here....

[eazy_mas]

Yes, this is very fishy indeed; First Briggs got suddenly 'ill' and had to postone and now Chagaev is also "ill." I'm no conspiracy theorist but, there's just way too many coincidences going on here....

it coincidences. anyway it far away to call it an illness because you get sick for couple of days and you comeback good.

I say the mafia

but Chagaev spoil the first unification HW of southpaw in Russia

[Steelhammer86]

I'm sure there's a good reason for this. Chagaev may be sick - illnesses do occur. I just hope he's okay in a couple of months, and decides on a unification fight with Wladimir.

[satori555]

chageav statement "wooooohoooooooooo thanks for the millions dollars!"

[HARRY KNUCKLES]

Its not like Chagaev was scared. What does he have to be afraid of? He already beat guys who are more decorated, and possibly more skilled than Sultan. If anything, it was money.

yeah... chagaev had an easier fight against ibragimov.
i even thought it would be a showcase bout for chagaev.
his stomach problems sound legit to me but translators interpitation left more to be desired.

not persuaded by the klitschko argument.
why wouldnt ruslan just come out and say it?

[EliteSoldier]

Ibragimov would have won, if it did take place. Ibragimov's the better boxer

[Derranged_]

it coincidences. anyway it far away to call it an illness because you get sick for couple of days and you comeback good.

I say the mafia

but Chagaev spoil the first unification HW of southpaw in Russia

I'm putting my money on the KBG....

[Steelhammer86]

It was reported in the Russian media today that Ruslan Chagaev has hepatitis B. It's a sometimes sexually transmitted virus (there are other ways to catch it too) that attacks the liver.

One in 20 people who get Hep B develop a chronic form that permanently weakens the body, and become carriers. The other 19 in 20 recover completely in a few months and are not contagious.

If he develops the chronic form - called "chronic persisting hepatitis B" - they probably won't let him fight anymore - it's more contagious than AIDS.

I just hope Ruslan makes a complete recovery.

[MamaDuck]

Team Ibragimov could have very easily called Wlad and ask Wlad if he was interested in a unification bout but Ibragimov's handlers opted for the over the hill has been known as Holyfield.

Yup and Sultan should keep on thinking that Holyfield is going to be an easy win because come fight night Ibragimov is going to get beat.

1.2.3.4.5! Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield! The only man to win the heavyweight title 5 times .

[EsB818]

Geez, hope Ruslan is ok. He beats giant Vaulev, about to have a chnace to unify now this Its like the powers that be do not want a unified champ. Hopefully the winner of Iggy v Holy will fight Klit