Chagaev-Skelton

Discussion in 'General Boxing Discussion' started by Outlander, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. Outlander

    Outlander Leap-Amateur

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    Anyone watching this? I swear heavyweight boxing has become one of the most boring sports spectacles on the planet.

    Grapple/rest/grapple/rabbit punch/grapple repeat. 12 rounds of blah, although Chagaev is cealry the superior fighter. Chagaev also was in reasonable condition and did throw punches at least.

    I know it sounds old & tired, but Ruslan Chagaev in all is moderateness apparently represents the elite in the heavyweight division nowadays, it's kind of pathetic.

    I think the only fight that would really interest me in the heavyweight division at this point is Klitchko vs. Klitchko.
     
  2. Ugotabe Kidding

    Ugotabe Kidding WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    I found the live stream too late, I practically just heard the results. It was a decision in favor of Chagaev 117-110, 117-111 and 117-111 again. I am disappointed that he couldn't stop Skelton, who even though seems like a tough guy is very limited
     
  3. meetthefeebles

    meetthefeebles Drunken Geordie Bastard

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    I had the fight 113-115 Chagaev, and that factored in the fact that this was in Germany.

    Ruslan was so open to the uppercut it was unreal.

    A good fight, but Chagaev is shit. Don't buy the scores- this was a very close fight. If this was in England, Skelton would have won...

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