Ruslan Chagaev continues to drag it out...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by McGrain, Jul 11, 2015.


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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Can't blame him really, he lost his best to injury and illness. But it's five years nearly since he's met a ranked contender and that's not changing tonight when he takes on Francesco Pianeta. Weigh in stuff:

    http://www.wbanews.com/boxing-news/chagaev-pianeta-weigh-in#.VaFUcflViko

    Chagaev is 246lbs, way too heavy for him, Pianeta is 242.

    Who remains interested in Chagaev and the belt he's dragging about? Think he'll make another appearance in the top 10 any time soon? Anyone think he could be beaten tonight?

    And all that there.
     
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  2. andrewa1

    andrewa1 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Prime Chagaev beats Pianeta without too many problems. I think Chaggy's more shot than people think though, he hasn't faced anyone even as good as Pianeta in many years, and has looked horrible in the fights he's had the last few years. I take Pianeta in a decision in this one, unless its a robbery.
     
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  3. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I think Pianeta KO's him.
     
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  4. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    I expect Pianeta to beat him actually.
     
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  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I think he needs a fast start put it that way.
     
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  6. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He can continue his "reigning" with guys like Pianeta, Oquendo an Brown. But seriously, he needs to either retire or fight a real contender.
     
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  7. The Man

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    Pianeta sucks
     
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  8. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    It's been a while since I've last saw Chagaev fight, maybe 2-3 years ago now, even back then he was fat, slow and just awful. If he continued on that downward spiral of decline then he's probably not even good enough to beat Pianeta anymore.
     
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  9. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    And what's your evidence of that?
     
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  10. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Pianeta wins tonight, then loses to Fres who beats Browne. Fres vs Wlad oct 2016.
     
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  11. shortydee

    shortydee Active Member Full Member

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    Pianeta says he wants unification when he's victorious today.

    Wilde r better be ready for November fight. cause Pianeta ain't joking round
     
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  12. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Really? Chagaev is way past his best but he's always had a slab of granite for a chin. I've only ever seen him dropped twice, once in the Olympics IIRC and by a prime Wlad who was at his best that night, and even then he wasn't hurt by the punch. I'm sure I remember seeing a different camera angle at the time where it showed Wlad had actually stepped on his foot as the punch landed too. That said, although I've always liked Chag, I haven't really seen hardly any of his more recent outings so maybe even his punch resistance is a mere shell of what it once was now too.
     
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  13. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I'm thinking it could be an out on his feet stoppage or because he's gassed like Andrade Bute. Which wouldn't shock me, but not an out and out KO.
     
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  14. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not sure about KO, but Pianeta should take this if Chagaev shows up as awful as he did against Oquendo.
     
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  15. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    He was dreadful in that match and that was a year ago and he's still fat.
     
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