Klitschko-Chagaev

**punchmaster** · 06-20-09, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Justin7

Does Chagaev has a chance in this fight? He's a relative dwarf at only 6-1. He's lefty, and he got a lot of knockouts earlier in his career with fast movement and left hooks in close.

Chagaev is getting over (well, recovered now from) a completely torn Achilles tendon. Will that have any effect on his mobility? If Chagaev doesn't start fast and do major damage early, I don't see how he has a chance in this fight. And I don't see him getting past Klitschko's guard

I'm taking Klitschko -709, to win 0.3 units.

Chagaev looked like dog doo in his last fight, in addition to the achilles, he's also been battling hepatitis and or similar viruses and it's very questionable if he's the same fighter he once was. Your right Justin, Klit appears to have all the advantages here and Chagaev would have to come in shocking form. Klit has flaws and vulnerabilities that I can't wait to see exposed, but Chagaev doesn't appear to have the tools to do it. A very popular pick amongst some good boxing cappers is over 9.5 rounds because of Klit's safety first approach but that seems a bit risky too me, given Chagaev's recent form and physical challenges. If scardy cat Klit figures out lefty Chagaev after 5 rounds or so , he will be encouraged by his trainer to start putting down fight ending type punches. Boxing fans are tired of Klit's risk free approach.

**j0hnnyv** · 06-20-09, 12:17 PM

who is broadcasting this fight?? i do not see it listed on my guide under hbo or showtime. and i know for a fact this isnt ppv!!

i may go all in on klitschko.. they dont lose do they??

**punchmaster** · 06-20-09, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by j0hnnyv

who is broadcasting this fight?? i do not see it listed on my guide under hbo or showtime. and i know for a fact this isnt ppv!!

i may go all in on klitschko.. they dont lose do they??

ESPN Classic Sports

picked it up after HBO said no way. I wouldn't go all in on a guy who's computer mind starts malfunctioning if he gets cracked good but this one looks fairly safe...

**illmatick** · 06-20-09, 12:47 PM

no chance, they call him the white mike tyson, lmfao

**Justin7** · 06-20-09, 12:48 PM

Another thought... Chaegev has 17 KOs in 25 fights, but none in his last 5 fights (against world-class competition). I haven't looked at his bio too closely, but has he put down anyone that's world-class?

I could still obviously lose, but I think I have the best of it.

**Matt Rain** · 06-20-09, 12:54 PM

You're on the right side at a good price, Justin. Chagaev's value is inflated after his win over Valuev. One might think that he can deal with a 6'7" Klitschko if he could beat the Russian giant (who is slow as molasses) on points. That is ridiculous - both Kitschko brothers are now as close to unbeatable as anyone ever was, thanks to the work of Emanuel Steward. They use a very basic 1-2 style that is nearly impossible to defend against unless you're as tall and rangy as them.

I'm splitting every one of my wagers in 2 today and parlaying one half with Klitschko.

**flyingillini** · 06-20-09, 02:16 PM

I am looking forward to this fight.. Channel 208, directv... My bet is under 9.5 even

God Bless you and your plays

**Matt Rain** · 06-20-09, 04:49 PM

Another shutout + TKO by Klitschko.

Not sure why smallish heavyweights bother to fight the K brothers anymore. They stretched the cruiserweight division to 200 lbs to accomodate them. Maybe they should revise it up to 215 so that most normal-sized heavyweights can fit in.

**MonkeyF0cker** · 06-20-09, 05:13 PM

Yeah. Wasn't even close. Not a very entertaining fight.

**j0hnnyv** · 06-20-09, 05:14 PM

there has to be a heavyweight that can beat those clowns. they arent even any good.

**brooks85** · 06-20-09, 05:20 PM

good deal

**reno cool** · 06-20-09, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by j0hnnyv

there has to be a heavyweight that can beat those clowns. they arent even any good.

that's how I felt about Lewis.