Chagaev vs Sultan UNIFICATION

[joeboxer]

Chagaev by UD or KO.

[Cachibatches]

Chag's iron chin is going to be the differnence. Ruslan can hurt Sultan, but not he other way around.

[Armo_Ruski]

i too would have to favor chagaev for this fight... has chagaev ever been knocked down??? i can see chagaev landing a big counter and dropping sultan but i do believe this will go the distance. chagaev MD or UD

[Tom_Tocca]

<-------- lets get it on!

[Alcaldemb]

It is a pretty simple breakdown. Both men are rather similar. Shorter heavies, southpaws, heavy hands etc. The difference is that everything Sultan does Ruslan does better, add to that the fact he is younger, stronger and has a better chin and I think Ruslan is a clear favorite in this fight.

[Alcaldemb]

Originally Posted by Robson

These two boxers fought a viscious contest during their amateur campaigns. So, I see no reason why this trend will not continue in the professional ranks. Coupled with the fact that this is a unification bout being held in a feverish venue, rought with a myriad of supporters for both fighters. The only reasonable outcome is a big win for boxing!

And the worst part is no one in the US will carry it.

[Flurry]

Originally Posted by Alcaldemb

It is a pretty simple breakdown. Both men are rather similar. Shorter heavies, southpaws, heavy hands etc. The difference is that everything Sultan does Ruslan does better, add to that the fact he is younger, stronger and has a better chin and I think Ruslan is a clear favorite in this fight.

Exactly my take as well, plus imo Ruslan hits more accurately and has faster hands, he has that fast snapping straight left, Sultan in his turn (judging by the Briggs fight) has a good roundhouse left, but it looked neither as fast nor as accurate as Chagaev´s straight left

[Flurry]

Originally Posted by Robson

I do not know about that. Could the U.S. TV market really pass on such a fight? It is the first unification bout in eight years.

Did you once post at boxing com using that very same handle?

[Alcaldemb]

Originally Posted by Robson

I do not know about that. Could the U.S. TV market really pass on such a fight? It is the first unification bout in eight years.

Yeah they could, HBO is just that stupid.

[Alcaldemb]

Originally Posted by Merry

Exactly my take as well, plus imo Ruslan hits more accurately and has faster hands, he has that fast snapping straight left, Sultan in his turn (judging by the Briggs fight) has a good roundhouse left, but it looked neither as fast nor as accurate as Chagaev´s straight left

Yes Ruslan has very underrated handspeed.

[buddynabuick]

Originally Posted by Odo

Chagaev by stoppage victory in the later rounds.
Sultan is totally overrated IMO.He went the full route with Osokin,and drawed with Austin.
Besides he didnt impress me much with his performance against Shannon Briggs.

By the way Austin got a gift decision against Sedrick Fields who knocked him down,but couldnt finish him.
Chagaev brutally knocked Fields out.Austin drawed with Sultan.I know that this cross comparisons dont mean that much.Styles make fights.Unfortunetely,Sultan doesnt have the right style to beat Chagaev.
Not only has Chagaev more pop in his fists,he has the better fight record as well.IMO Sultan is the weakest of the four present champs.

Forgive me i'm not euro. I was leaning towards sultan but after reading this post i will have to look at this fight a little closer

[Odo]

Originally Posted by buddynabuick

Forgive me i'm not euro. I was leaning towards sultan but after reading this post i will have to look at this fight a little closer

Nothing to be sorry about,mate!

Who knows? Sultan may be able to wipe the floor with Chagaev.We can only speculate here on this forum.
Nevertheless I dare to say that Sultan is the underdog against Chagaev.I will bet money on Chagaev.

[Flurry]

Originally Posted by Robson

Tes, I sure did! I was unfortunately away from the Internet for a couple years. Upon returning, I was pleased to find that many of the same posters were still active on ESB. Contributors such as yourself, Odo, Sean, Dr. Z and a few others where always excellent sources of information and opinion.


Unfortunately, I could not retrieve my old account with my prior postcount ect ect, but starting over is not such a bad thing.

I well remember you and a few others back then were the only ones in a sea of American fight fans flying the european flag on boxing com. Good to see you

[boxexpert]

i see a easy win for chagaev because ibragimov cant punch,he is more a technician

[Alcaldemb]

You know, as per Tom's rumor, it would be an amazing card if they had Povetkin vs Lyakhovich under Chagaev vs Ibragimov, that would fill the Olympisky up.