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Given past history in attempting to schedule this fight, it remains to be seen whether or not a proposed heavyweight clash between Ruslan Chagaev and Fres Oquendo will come to fruition.
A recent press release suggests the oft-postponed bout will now take place on July 6 in Grozny, Russia, rescheduled from its previously floated date of June 7.
The reasons cited were to give all parties involved more time to properly prepare for what its handlers claim will be a huge event. The proposed fight date of July 6 – a Sunday – is offered to avoid conflict with this year’s World Cup competition.
“In consultation with the team of Fres Oquendo and the WBA, we had to put the fight back a bit,” said promoter Timur Du****ev. “We are planning a mega event and want everything to be perfectly prepared. This also gives us more time to look after the invitations and visas to the many guests of honor.”
A question worth asking, however, is if all parties have been properly represented. [Click Here To Read More]
A recent press release suggests the oft-postponed bout will now take place on July 6 in Grozny, Russia, rescheduled from its previously floated date of June 7.
The reasons cited were to give all parties involved more time to properly prepare for what its handlers claim will be a huge event. The proposed fight date of July 6 – a Sunday – is offered to avoid conflict with this year’s World Cup competition.
“In consultation with the team of Fres Oquendo and the WBA, we had to put the fight back a bit,” said promoter Timur Du****ev. “We are planning a mega event and want everything to be perfectly prepared. This also gives us more time to look after the invitations and visas to the many guests of honor.”
A question worth asking, however, is if all parties have been properly represented. [Click Here To Read More]
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