When did the WBA strip Chagaev of the belt?

**T-97** · 07-21-2008, 02:34 PM

I didn't think he was. Maybe it's for the interim version, and it was a typo?

**RAESAAD** · 07-21-2008, 02:35 PM

They're fighitng for the 'Intrim' title. Chagaev is still 'regular' champ. What a bunch of ghey rulkes and ****.

**Zocalo** · 07-21-2008, 02:37 PM

I didn't think he was. Maybe it's for the interim version, and it was a typo

You are correct. They just want to collect more sanctioning fees from a championship fight, thus the fight became an interm championship. The winner will have to face Chagaev when he is well enough to fight.

**ejk22** · 07-21-2008, 02:39 PM

Usually box rec is pretty reliable and it currently states on there "for the vacant WBA heavyweight title".

**T-97** · 07-21-2008, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by ejk22

Usually box rec is pretty reliable and it currently states on there "for the vacant WBA heavyweight title".

They mess up a bit. It's for the interim title and the winner will face Chagaev later for the 'real' WBA title as far as i know. Ruslan pulled out injured..again

**The Hammer** · 07-21-2008, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by ejk22

I just read on other sites that Valuev and Ruiz will face one another for the vacant WBA belt. I do not recall when the WBA stripped Chagaev. Anyone know?

They are fighting for the regular WBA heavyweight title. However, there is a stipulation: whoever wins must fight Chagaev when he recovers.

Chagaev is no longer the WBA heavyweight champion, but he has been awarded a special title, called "Champion in Recess" - it's something like the WBC "emeritus" status.

Chagaev has until June 2009 to fight the regular titleholder or be stripped of his "Champion in Recess" status.

**The Hammer** · 07-21-2008, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by T-97

They mess up a bit. It's for the interim title and the winner will face Chagaev later for the 'real' WBA title as far as i know. Ruslan pulled out injured..again

Valuev vs. Ruiz is not for an interim title.

It's for the WBA title. Chagaev was stripped but given a "Champion in Recess" title.

**larryx** · 07-21-2008, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Tunney

They are fighting for the regular WBA heavyweight title. However, there is a stipulation: whoever wins must fight Chagaev when he recovers.

Chagaev is no longer the WBA heavyweight champion, but he has been awarded a special title, called "Champion in Recess" - it's something like the WBC "emeritus" status.

Chagaev has until June 2009 to fight the regular titleholder or be stripped of his "Champion in Recess" status.

exacly what he said

**Xyei** · 07-21-2008, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by Tunney

They are fighting for the regular WBA heavyweight title. However, there is a stipulation: whoever wins must fight Chagaev when he recovers.

Chagaev is no longer the WBA heavyweight champion, but he has been awarded a special title, called "Champion in Recess" - it's something like the WBC "emeritus" status.

Chagaev has until June 2009 to fight the regular titleholder or be stripped of his "Champion in Recess" status.

Good info right here, Tunney!

When did the WBA strip Chagaev of the belt?