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Ruslan Chagaev

Ruslan Chagaev

“White Tyson”
Boxing record: 34-3-1 (21)
Andijan, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union

Best fights of Ruslan Chagaev

Over 19 years as a professional, Ruslan Chagaev has compiled a 34-3-1 (21) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Ruslan Chagaev defeats Nikolai Valuev

    On April 14, 2007 Ruslan Chagaev fought Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title. Chagaev was 28 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Valuev was 33 with a record of 46-0. Chagaev was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Valuev was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Chagaev won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  2. 2. Ruslan Chagaev loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO

    On June 20, 2009 Ruslan Chagaev fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, and WBO heavyweight titles. Chagaev was 30 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Klitschko was 33 with a record of 52-3. Chagaev was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 10-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Chagaev via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.

  3. 3. Ruslan Chagaev KOs Francesco Pianeta

    On July 11, 2015 Ruslan Chagaev defended his WBA (Regular) heavyweight title against Francesco Pianeta. Chagaev was 36 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Pianeta was 30 with a record of 31-1-1. Chagaev was on a 6-fight winning streak and Pianeta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chagaev stopped Francesco Pianeta via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.

  4. 4. Ruslan Chagaev defeats Vladimir Virchis

    On March 11, 2006 Ruslan Chagaev fought Vladimir Virchis for the WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title. Chagaev was 27 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Virchis was 32 with a record of 20-0. Chagaev was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Virchis was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Chagaev won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  5. 5. Ruslan Chagaev defeats John Ruiz

    On November 18, 2006 Ruslan Chagaev faced John Ruiz in a heavyweight bout. Chagaev was 28 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Ruiz was 34 with a record of 41-6-1. Chagaev was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak, while Ruiz was coming off a loss. Chagaev won via split decision.