Ruslan Chagaev vs. Wladimir Klitschko

[Silencers]

Yep, ESPN Classic it is.

[Walt Liquor]

No, Ruslan won't delay the fight. There's no reason to, he's healthy now.

Perhaps Chag will have some ring rust....

[The Hammer]

Perhaps Chag will have some ring rust....

Perhaps, but I saw photos that indicate he's in great shape, and he says he's in the fittest he's ever been in.

I'm a bit apprehensive about this one. I was excited and confident about Wlad facing Haye, because it would have been an easy KO win over the arrogant loudmouth.

But I think Chagaev has a real chance. He has decent power and excellent technical skills, and has that awkward southpaw style that has troubled Wlad in the past. And Ruslan takes a punch as well as anyone, so it will be interesting to see if Wlad can stop him.

[Mr. Philadel]

Wlad stops him late but he'll look good in this one.....I have a feelin' this wont be boring!!!!

[paulsinghnl]

Chagaev vs. Valuev, Chagaev looked awesome. now Valuev is on a much lower level than Klitschko. but i see Chagaev giving Klitschko a hard time. Chagaev has had a much more extensive amateur career than Klitschko and he'll prob. be using his slickness. but Klitschko makes good use of his range, and he can fight when he has to. We'll just have to see what comes out.

[Klitschko2011]

Only 5 days until the big fight...I can't wait!!!

[STEELHEAD]

What is your prediction?

Will it be a KO win, or a decision?

i have an over/under bet going here for you ferocious mad wlad fans:
http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=280364

[The Gambler1981]

This should be an interesting fight, I favor Wlad but I consider Chagaev a live dog (although he most likely needs to score atleast a couple knockdowns to win if not score a knockout.

I think Wlad is going to try to emply his normal outside boxing plan (probably including that ****** chop thing he did to Ibragimov), for Chagaev to have an success he has to really make it an inside fight. Now that is easier said then done but if he can accomplish this without taking to much of a beating on the way in and avoid getting in clinches, then all bets are off.

Wlad is the one with the real options in this fight though, so to me he has to be the favorite. I say Wlad by a clear decison 8-4 9-3 something like that but Chagaev will make him work hard for it.

[Nautilus]

I think Wladimir will win by decision. Chagaev is a crafty lefty and a dangerous opponent. He may be difficult to KO, but Wlad should be able to outbox him by a good margin.

[vercingetorix3]

Wlad will "make pizza face" of Ruslan. Hopefully he knocks him within 7 rounds, but I doubt it. As someone mentioned earlier, this will be a repeat of Klitschko-Ibragimov jabfest.