Posts Tagged ‘Ruslan Chagaev’
An Open Apology To Evander Holyfield »
LOS ANGELES, CA (August, 7 2007) Dear Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, My name is Farz B. and I am a writer and photographer for touchgloves.com. For as long as I can remember I have bad mouthed you in front of my peers and fellow boxing fans. It was not always like this Evander, I actually use to cheer for you. Then one day everything [...]
Chagaev out, Holyfield in! »
Los Angeles, CA (August 2, 2007)- The Heavyweight unification bout pitting Sultan Ibragimov versus Ruslan Chagaev has been cancelled after Chagaev pulled out due to medical reasons. Stepping in to take his place will be former four-time champion Evander "the Real Deal" Holyfield. Holyfield has repeatedly said he will not retire until he has [...]
Weekend Fight Predictions – 4/14 »
This weekend could be one of the best boxing weekends in recent history. Two of the most exciting boxers will be fighting on the same card as Manny Pacquiao and Jorge Acre headline a spectacular card in San Antonio, Texas. Half way around the world, the Russian Giant, Nikolai Valuev will try to keep his winning streak alive again heavyweight [...]
The Giant Falls! Chagaev dethrones Valuev! »
And the streak is over. Ruslan Chagaev (23-0-1, 17KO's) over came the odds and defeated the Russian giant Nikolai Valuev (46-1, 34KO's) by Majority Decision. The loss ends was Valuev's first and ends his attempt at Rocky Marciano's 49 fight win streak. Judges at ringside had the fight 117-111, 115-113, and 114-114.
