Ruslan Chagaev: "Valuev is Just a Substitute Champion"

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WBA heavyweight champion "in recess" Ruslan Chagaev says the injury he suffered was very fortunate for Nikolai Valuev. The two were slated to fight each other in July, but Chagaev pulled out after he tore his Achilles tendon in the left foot. The WBA made Chagaev a "champion in recess" and ordered a fight between Valuev and John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. The sanctioning body would later issue an order that Valuev must fight Chagaev by the end of June. Valuev defends his title against Evander Holyfield on Saturday in Switzerland. Chagaev (24-0-1, 17 KOs) returns on February 7 against Carl Davis Drumond (26-0, 20 KOs) at the Stadthalle in Rostock, Germany. [details]

[The Hammer]

Chagaev vs. Drumond might be a competitive fight.

Chagaev seemed weakened by his hepatitis B against Skelton and will have serious ring rust. Drumond is fit and has good punching power. Don't be surprised to see Valuev vs. Drumond later in 2008.

[Jedi Kasra]

Yeah, this is coming from the same person who says he got an "illness" and backed out of the fight against Sultan Ibragimov of all people. Holyfield's gonna win this Saturday, and Chagaev's gonna get beat by Drumond. From what I've seen, he pulls the illness card against people that have a legitimate chance of beating him.

[Davros?]

Yeah, this is coming from the same person who says he got an "illness" and backed out of the fight against Sultan Ibragimov of all people. Holyfield's gonna win this Saturday, and Chagaev's gonna get beat by Drumond. From what I've seen, he pulls the illness card against people that have a legitimate chance of beating him.

I was impressed with Chagaev against Valuev but he didnt look very good against Skelton and has been out the ring for 2 long.

[Jedi Kasra]

Keep dreaming

Valuev will dominate old man Holyfield

Chagaev will beatdown Drumond


Chagaev vs Valuev II in 2009

We'll see. Won't be afraid to admit it if I'm wrong.

[MANGLER]

Yea, a substitute for some guy who keeps pullin outta fights all the time. Guess who?

[bigflip55]

hopefully he doesnt have some other bs injury next year, i dont know what it is with these hws always pulling the injury card, that s**t is ridiculous

[xEDDIEx]

chagaev should win the fight, but drumond is underrated and an upset isnt out of the question.

[sparked_85]

Chagaev is the man.

If he is fit an in-shape he upsets Wlad imo.

[mrlopez]

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