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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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.
3. Ruslan Chagaev loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On June 20, 2009 Ruslan Chagaev fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, WBO, and IBO 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.
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. Ruslan Chagaev defeats Matt Skelton
On January 19, 2008 Ruslan Chagaev defended his WBA heavyweight title against Matt Skelton. Chagaev was 29 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Skelton was 40 with a record of 21-1. Chagaev was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Skelton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chagaev won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Ruslan Chagaev defeats Fres Oquendo
On July 6, 2014 Ruslan Chagaev fought Fres Oquendo for the vacant WBA (Regular) heavyweight title. Chagaev was 35 years old with a record of 32-2-1, and Oquendo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chagaev was on a 5-fight winning streak. Chagaev won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
7. 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.
8. Ruslan Chagaev KOs Mike Sheppard
On March 22, 2013 Ruslan Chagaev faced Mike Sheppard. Chagaev was 34 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Sheppard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chagaev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chagaev stopped Mike Sheppard via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ruslan Chagaev KOs Billy Zumbrun
On April 21, 2012 Ruslan Chagaev faced Billy Zumbrun. Chagaev was 33 years old with a record of 28-2-1, and Zumbrun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chagaev was coming off a win. Chagaev stopped Billy Zumbrun via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Ruslan Chagaev defeats Jovo Pudar
On October 5, 2013 Ruslan Chagaev fought Jovo Pudar for the vacant WBA Continental (Europe) and PABA heavyweight titles. Chagaev was 34 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Pudar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chagaev was on a 4-fight winning streak. Chagaev won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.