Some Things To Watch For In The Klitschko-Chagaev Fight

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  1. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Keep this in mind:

    Michael Timm Chagaev's trainer used to work with the Klitschko's at The Universum Gym.

    Also, watch for that punch Chagaev throws where he basically comes in and slips a punch and throws a left hand hay maker. If he lands one of those what will happen?

    I also think cuts will be a factor for BOTH fighters. Chagaev has had an "accidental" headbutt in his last 4 fights.

    I think this will be closer than people think.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I think that Chagaev looked career's worst last time out against Drummond. I think the second worse performance i've ever seen from him was against Skelton 18 months earlier. I think that circa 2007 Chagaev has a very good chance of making things tougth for Wlad, but what I want to know is, what makes you so sure that Ruslan is close to or at his best, or do you think the guy who was in with Drummond makes it close?
     
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  3. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    I watched the Drummond fight and thought Chagaev looked bad. It was his first fight back from a layoff with a injury. He had a pretty bad cut in that fight. I give him a pass there because of those two factors.

    If Chagaev shows up like he has shown he can fight in the past it will be a competitive fight. I am not saying he will win but just that it will not be the walk over many think it will be.
     
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  4. billyk

    billyk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I also think Chagaev has a chance of landing one of those but I don't think it'll be close if it goes to the cards. I think if Wlad controls the tempo of the fight then it'll be a lop sided decision but Chagaev does have a chance if he can get inside past Wlad's jab.
     
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  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I agree. I think it's a very competitive fight if Chagaev turns up in top gear, but I think it's a big "if" and the main point.
     
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  6. Ilesey

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    Due to injury and inactivity, Chagaev is not the fighter who beat Valuev and Ruiz. He looked poor against Skelton and terrible against Drummond. This will be a case of Wlad sending out the jab for 5 or 6 rounds in a boring one sided fight. Chagaev will toil to get inside and will become desperate toward the end of the fight. He will either go for broke or look to survive. At this stage Wlad will catch him and score a late TKO in a Ibragimov snoozefest.

    I hope Chagaev can pull off the upset but he's going to get thouroughly outboxed and outclassed tonight.
     
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  7. Boxfan1

    Boxfan1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Chagaev comes to fight, we will get one that will resemble the Wladimir Mercer fight. If he comes to survive, we get Wladimir Ibragimov all over again. I hope he comes to fight.
     
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  8. AbbasKhan6428

    AbbasKhan6428 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    well done rico. this is actuallyt a good post:good
     
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  9. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Well both being German based I think it will be pretty fair. I know the 3 judges are neutral. I think they have one from England, One from the United States and the other is from Germany.

    A KO in this fight for either fighter would be huge. Chagaev has not been KOed ever and Wlad is on a ten fight win streak where basically nobody other than Peter or Brock have given him any issue(s)

    Even though I am a Vitali Klitschko fan I am pretty much willing to agree that the winner of this fight is THE Heavyweight Champion.

    :good
     
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  10. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i fully agree with this post. i been saying this since the fight was announced. chagaev is done for as a top level boxer. i thought he was losing to drummond at the time they went to the cards and who the **** is drummond? not to mention skelton is friggin brutal.
     
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  11. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    No Glass Jaws?
     
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  12. dudemcdudeson

    dudemcdudeson Guest

    Some Things To Watch For In The Klitschko-Chagaev Fight-

    1. Boredom

    2. Late round KO by Kiltschko

    3. No clarity in the HW division
     
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  13. Muchmoore

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    Chagaev has more of a will to win than Sultan. He wants to win and won't be content with simply not getting knocked out like Ibragimov. I wish this fight was made a few years ago or Chagaev looked impressive in his last outing because this fight would of been incredible.
     
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  14. menemsha43

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    Yup
     
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  15. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    How does this fight not give us clarity? Both are top 3 Heavyweights.

    Let me guess a Haye fight would have provided clarity? :lol::rofl:patsch
     
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