Will there be an American heavyweight champion on Saturday?

[Nacho_Analstain]

No, John Ruiz was born in Massachusetts, USA and still resides there. His heritage is Puerto Rican.

When he won a world title, It was claimed he was the first Hispanic heavyweight champion.

I agree in what you say though, Your nationality is where you are born.

[The Hammer]

How is this fight for a title?

The fight is for the WBA world heavyweight title.

Chagaev was stripped and given a "champion in recess" title. That means whoever wins this, will have to give Chagaev a shot at the title when he recovers.

[Zerwas1]

Being in Germany is no advantage to Valuev, because the crowd always roots against him, so the judges will not be swayed to favor the giant.

You would wonder, how often germans chear for the clear winner, while Promoter Sauerland paid the judges to robb the other fighter.

Valuev will win a close decision

[Flawless]

Valuev UD over Ruiz

[M.I Truth ?]

The fight is for the WBA world heavyweight title.

Chagaev was stripped and given a "champion in recess" title. That means whoever wins this, will have to give Chagaev a shot at the title when he recovers.

Wow didn't hear about Chagaev got stripped. Thats a good thing though cause he didn't seem like he wanted to defend against anyone anyways.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Ruiz is American?

This is for a belt?

[MANGLER]

I don't care enough to watch the fight, but I'm interested to see who wins. At least these guys are actually gonna fight. **** Chagaev.

[Left Hook Tua]

who wants to bet on this?

contact tua if you want to lose some points.

[El Jesus]

Ruiz is American?

This is for a belt?

yes, and yes.

[BattlingNelson]

It won't be on TV in the US, but it will be shown on ARD in Germany.

I will post a link to a livestream the day of the fight, so we can watch it online.

ARD's website doesn't mention the fight. Are you sure it's ARD?

ARD has streamed a lot of fights, but not lately. But of course we can hope they'll start again.

I'm going to see it! Cheers for TV2Sport!!

Oh. And Valuev should take a fairly handy decision.