Ruslan Chagaev vs Sam Peter

[Cachibatches]

Chag by easy decison.

Strong Chin, tremendous amatuer, and now pro experience, and southpaw stance really leave Peter with no chance.

[madpup]

Originally Posted by StealthBomber

Peter would beat Chagaev to a pulp. I cheered for Chagaev to beat Valuev so I wouldn't have watch that giant hairy bastard ever again. But he is a limited fighter. Box circles around Peter? Peter would destroy this guy.

Chagaev a limited fighter? His skills are far far superior to that of Peter.
I think Chagaev will take this by about 7 rounds to 5 in an exciting fight.

[Decker]

Originally Posted by Ambition_Def

IMO Sam's toughest fight.

But I think he pulls it out. Chagaev is too defensive to handle Sam's pressure all night long. But he'll ultimately do better than Waldo (who can only win by grabbing 96 times in 12 rounds).

How can this be SP's toughest fight? You think he pulls it out vs Chagaev, yet he lost to Wlad? Do you think he gets beat up more vs Ruslan but gets the win by decision or TKO?

Btw, I didn't realize Wlad was so close to ATG status. But since he is approaching Ali's clinch stats - you may be right !

[Lacyace]

Chagaev would take it. I think he'll box circles around Peter.

[McGrain]

I'd pick Chagaev. To mobile.

Peter did look very interesting in the second Toney fight though. So i'm laying no money.

[A-50]

Originally Posted by El Rey

The amateur career has nothing to do whatsoever with how naturally talented a man is. Peter is stronger, has a great chin, has deceptively quick hands, and real KO power in either hand. I've seen Chaggy and while skilled, he doesn't have that kind of raw talent.

you are giving the limited Peter way too much credit. He has fast hands for the first 2 rounds then slows down a lot after that. Chagaev movement would give Peter huge problems. Plus, Peter has no plan B he can only slug.

[madpup]

Originally Posted by El Rey

The amateur career has nothing to do whatsoever with how naturally talented a man is. Peter is stronger, has a great chin, has deceptively quick hands, and real KO power in either hand. I've seen Chaggy and while skilled, he doesn't have that kind of raw talent.

You are mistaking athletic ability for talent.

[KobeIsGod]

i think this would be similar to peter-toney 1. chagaev is a counter-puncher and would pick his spots while Peter would probably be more active. I see chagaev landing the more clean and effecitve blows and Peter being the busier and more aggressive fighter. Close fight can go either way but its ending in a controversial decision. Chagaev has good technique but simply does not have the power to stop Peter while Peter has great power but lacks the technique to deliver it.

Chagaev's chin and Peter's rabbit punches are the X-factors

[KobeIsGod]

Originally Posted by tobkhan

Chagaev normally a counterpuncher but a more aggressive fighter, he only fought as a counterpuncher against Valuev.

I cant see him standing toe-to-toe w/peter. if he does, then he could get knocked out. that would be crazy. He's the superior boxer and should try to counter peter's wild haymakers.