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Don't underestimate Chagaev

I have read a lot over the last few days suggesting that Wladimir Klitschko-Ruslan Chagaev is certain to be a dull one-sided fight in the Ukrainian's favour - I totally disagree.

To compare him to Sultan Ibragimov, who spent 12 rounds unable to get inside Klitschko's jab in a terrible contest, as many American pundits have done does Chagaev a massive disservice.

That was HBO's judgement, as they are not going to show the June 20 IBF/WBO heavyweight title defence now - something which should have given Team Hayemaker better bargaining power over future negotiations with Bernd Bonte.

In my view Chagaev more than any heavyweight out there, has the combination of skills and toughness to beat the younger Klitschko (except perhaps his brother).

As well as the skillset of a man who held a world championship victory over the legendary Felix Savon, Chagaev has beaten the one fighter who would prepare you best for fighting Wladimir Klitschko. 

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An amazing fight, I would like to see another between these two warriors. Although cotto is my fav boxer, he was in trouble at times and when Clottey beat his chest and started smiling at Cotto, it reminded me of when he hit Margueritto with his hardest shot and didn't hurt him and it made me think here we go again!

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