Ruslan Chagaev top 5 in any decade MY ASS!!!

There were plenty in here before the fight saying they didn't rate him.

 

So he is over the hill after 27 bouts? Well, 24 or 25 going by this.

 

who had ruslan in their top five anyway? they must be fair weathered fight fans because there isn't way this will ever happen. **** wlad doesnt even make top five.

 

watching other fights of his are not really that impressive. he has little movement, he seems beter suited for an octagon style of fighting. so to answer your question ;yes i do believe that the best has been seen of him which wasn't much.

 

Chagaev had a high guard, a tucked chin, and some head movement. It was not enough. Wlad's offense was too good. In fact, the one of the best defensive heavyweights out there was Chris Byrd. How did his defense look vs. Wlad?

The truth is getting past Wlad's jab, and moving into range only to suffer a hard straight right hand delivered with speed, accuracy and power is not easy for any fighter.

regardless of how good or bad Regardless was, he was undefeated with three wins over top ten opponents. No one ever did anything remotely close like this to Chagaev. Wlad deserves props for a good performance and good win.

 

Cheers mate, ever reliable. One of these illnesses was at the start of his career?

 

What was going on with his 4 years off after his second ever fight?

 

Ok, i would not have figured that without googling lol

 

I wil rate him after he retires, he had a shutout Saturday but he wasnt fighting anyone any good,fair play to Wlad he can only beat what's there, if he does indeed successfully defend against 3 or 4 of the young guns he will have to be considered at the top level,imo.