This is a tough one. I think Maskeav was more skilled but ruddock possibly had more power in the left upper cut and maybe even a slightly better chin as well. Hard to choose but I’m leaning towards ruddock in a shoot out
Ruddock wins by KO. Easily. And probably early. Oleg is neither more skilled, nor more powerful. Ruddock would have nothing to fear in this matchup.
I would favor Razor but would not be surprised at all if Oleg won this won. He was one of the most inconsistent heavyweights that z8 can think of. Shakey chin but when he was on he was on.
Good fight. I like Oleg to get his hand raised in this brawl. I think that sneaky right hand gets in as the finisher in a terrific slugfest. Both guys hurt what.....3 or 4 times? And Oleg is a Weaver type---should lose every big bout he is in---like a Tillis or a Ledoux. But no. the guy hangs in there and gets the wins more often than not. Just not flashy or exceptional at anything really and certainly not a network favorite.
Lol @ this even being a question. Pre-Tyson Ruddock would knock Oleg's head into the cheap seats. This is a borderline mismatch.