Best of Ruslan Chagaev: Top 10 Fights
Ruslan Chagaev had 38 fights with 21 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Francesco Pianeta, Nikolai Valuev, Michael Sprott, Wladimir Klitschko, and Volodymyr Virchis. The following are Chagaev's top 10 fights.
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Francesco Pianeta
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Francesco Pianeta via 1st round TKO. Chagaev was 36 years old with a record of 34-2-1 (21 KOs). Chagaev successfully defended his WBA (Regular) heavyweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Chagaev's fights.
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Nikolai Valuev
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Russian boxer Nikolai Valuev via 12 round majority decision. Chagaev was 28 years old with a record of 23-0-1 (17 KOs). Valuev was 33 years old with an undefeated record of 46-0 (34 KOs). Chagaev won the WBA heavyweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Chagaev's career.
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Michael Sprott
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Michael Sprott via 8th round TKO. Chagaev was 27 years old with a record of 21-0-1 (17 KOs).
Ruslan Chagaev loses to Wladimir Klitschko
On Ruslan Chagaev lost to Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko via 9th round RTD. Chagaev was 30 years old with a record of 25-1-1 (17 KOs). Klitschko was 33 years old with a record of 52-3 (45 KOs). Despite the loss, Chagaev put on a good fight till it lasted.
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Volodymyr Virchis
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Ukrainian boxer Volodymyr Virchis via 12 round majority decision. Chagaev was 27 years old with a record of 20-0-1 (16 KOs). Virchis was 32 years old with an undefeated record of 20-0 (17 KOs). Chagaev won the WBA heavyweight title — his first world title.
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Matt Skelton
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Matt Skelton via 12 round unanimous decision. Chagaev was 29 years old with a record of 24-0-1 (17 KOs). Chagaev successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Carl Davis Drumond
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Carl Davis Drumond via 6 round technical decision. Chagaev was 30 years old with a record of 25-0-1 (17 KOs). Chagaev successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.
Ruslan Chagaev defeats John Ruiz
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated American boxer John Ruiz via 12 round split decision. Chagaev was 28 years old with a record of 22-0-1 (17 KOs). Ruiz was 34 years old with a record of 41-6-1 (28 KOs).
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Travis Walker
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Travis Walker via 8 round unanimous decision. Chagaev was 32 years old with a record of 27-1-1 (17 KOs).
Ruslan Chagaev defeats Kali Meehan
On Ruslan Chagaev defeated Kali Meehan via 12 round unanimous decision. Chagaev was 31 years old with a record of 26-1-1 (17 KOs).