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Returning to the ring for the first time in more than a year since claiming a secondary heavyweight belt, Ruslan Chagaev is finally ready to make his first defense. It comes against Francesco Pianeta, with the pair of heavyweights set to square off Saturday evening in Magdeburg, Germany.
Chagaev (33-2-1, 20KOs) tipped the scales at a beefy 246 lbs., having fought at or around that weight for the past few years. Still, its not a good look on the 511 southpaw, particularly compared to his much taller challenger, as the 65 Pianeta came in at a trim 242.5 lbs. for his second title shot. [Click Here To Read More]
Chagaev (33-2-1, 20KOs) tipped the scales at a beefy 246 lbs., having fought at or around that weight for the past few years. Still, its not a good look on the 511 southpaw, particularly compared to his much taller challenger, as the 65 Pianeta came in at a trim 242.5 lbs. for his second title shot. [Click Here To Read More]