It wasnt due to chagev's lack of skill. It was wlads defense that made ruslan ineffective. Dont belittle a very very good boxer in chagaev. This guy hasa strong prdigree and he simply could not crack wlads defense. Instead of bagging on chagaev why not give wlad his due praise for a masterful performance.
Chagaev was (I'd say is, but Wlad has now broken him as he does everyone he fights--he ****ing ruins people for life) the number 3 heavy at his career-low weight, in perfect shape. There's no rational means to go about taking a shred of credibility from this huge win. Chagaev proved his iron chin and determination.