The fact that he isn`t prepared to wait an extra 3 weeks shows self doubt IMO. Chagaev is second rate!!
I wonder if he'd of waited if Chagaev wasn't available and up for it.:think I'd have rather seen Wlad-Haye too but when the ring belt is at stake it isn't the same as *****'d out to fight someone like Rahman again imo.
He's not 2nd rate, he's rated 2nd behind the Klitschkos, and that's a difference I don't expect you to understand. Haye is barely rated in the 10. Unlike Haye, Ruslan is a two-time amateur HW champion. Unlike Haye, he's a HW beltholder. Unlike Haye, he's unbeaten. Unlike Haye, he has a chin. As Dan Rafael said, what kind of injury is that if he can fight just 3 weeks later? BS injury. It's either serious to pull out, treat and give time to recover, or not serious enough not to pull out. Haye pulled out, not Klitschko. How can you guarentee this BS injury won't return as soon as he'll look like **** in sparring again? 2nd rate. atsch
Haye lied about the 3 weeks which was BS anyway. Chagaev is a good opponent nothing close to second rate. Plus Wlad wanted desperately to fight as Haye's program will give hima a big layoff.
Chagaev is much more accomplished as a heavyweight, while Haye's credentials are very questionable. Go home.
What the hell does Dan Rafael know about injuries? He has obviously never moved a muscle in his body.