Ruslan Chagaev vs Sam Peter

Chag by easy decison.

Strong Chin, tremendous amatuer, and now pro experience, and southpaw stance really leave Peter with no chance.

 

Chagaev a limited fighter? His skills are far far superior to that of Peter.
I think Chagaev will take this by about 7 rounds to 5 in an exciting fight.

 

How can this be SP's toughest fight? :huh You think he pulls it out vs Chagaev, yet he lost to Wlad? :think Do you think he gets beat up more vs Ruslan but gets the win by decision or TKO?

Btw, I didn't realize Wlad was so close to ATG status. But since he is approaching Ali's clinch stats - you may be right !

 

Chagaev would take it. I think he'll box circles around Peter.

 

you are giving the limited Peter way too much credit. He has fast hands for the first 2 rounds then slows down a lot after that. Chagaev movement would give Peter huge problems. Plus, Peter has no plan B he can only slug.

 

You are mistaking athletic ability for talent.

 

i think this would be similar to peter-toney 1. chagaev is a counter-puncher and would pick his spots while Peter would probably be more active. I see chagaev landing the more clean and effecitve blows and Peter being the busier and more aggressive fighter. Close fight can go either way but its ending in a controversial decision. Chagaev has good technique but simply does not have the power to stop Peter while Peter has great power but lacks the technique to deliver it.

Chagaev's chin and Peter's rabbit punches are the X-factors :yep

 

I cant see him standing toe-to-toe w/peter. if he does, then he could get knocked out. that would be crazy. He's the superior boxer and should try to counter peter's wild haymakers.