Does Wlad Klitschko become THE heavyweight champion by beating Chagaev?

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  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Even though his brother still holds the WBC title?
     
  2. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    His brother's in the way, so no unless he were to retire of course
     
  3. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    this
     
  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    don't see how anyone could see it any other way
     
  5. TommyV

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    **** no. Chagaev doesn't even have a belt. He's merely a contender.
     
  6. KobeIsGod

    KobeIsGod Who Necks?!? Full Member

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    undisputed? no. but's it a good sized step in that direction if he wins. once vitali retires, the path opens up.

    what it does in the immediate term is reaffirm him as the #1hw and perhaps unify 3 of the 4 belts pending what the WBA rules.
     
  7. Jazzo

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    Having two brothers at the top is good for their fans, but it comes at a cost.

    That being that one has to be out of the picture for the other to be Heavyweight Champion of The World.
     
  8. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ring belt ... maybe yes, but <<< lineal title which will be NO
     
  9. Scar

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    He is already THE heavyweight champion, anyone that counts Valuev as a champion is better off following circus shows.
     
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  11. PH|LLA

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    **** Valuev...

    its Vitali thats puts his claim in doubt
     
  12. Jazzo

    Jazzo Non-Facebook Fag Full Member

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    Your prejudice against Valuev is appalling and akin to mocking those with severe deformities. That stuff belongs in the lounge.

    Do not confuse his physical stature with his shortcomings at the Elite level of boxing.
     
  13. PH|LLA

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    &#8220;THE RING magazine will recognize the upcoming bout between Wladimir Klitschko and Ruslan Chagaev as being for the vacant RING heavyweight championship of the world,&#8221; Collins said. &#8220;Usually, we require a match between the No. 1 and No. 2 contenders to fill a vacancy. But in certain circumstances, we will recognize a match between No. 1 and No. 3, and this is one of those circumstances.

    &#8220;Wladimir is THE RING&#8217;s No. 1 heavyweight contender, and his participation is mandatory,
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    That's just a terrible reason.
     
  14. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    Agreed. They are cheapening the title that means the most, just in a rush to fill a vacancy.
     
  15. roadkill barbie

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    err,, sorry to feel like a parrot but unless he's undisputed why would he become THE heavyweight champ? And if your asking about what it takes to become THE heavyweight champ why mention beating chagaev rather than his brother vitali?