...but of course it is not what most fans wanted to see...
Wladimir Klitschko, regarded as the best heavyweight in the world, was in line to face David Haye, the flamboyant former cruiserweight champ tomorrow. But as posted on BGOL earlier, Haye had to back out due to a back injury...
Does that mean that there wasn't gonna be a fight? Not so fast....
In comes Ruslan Chagaev, the undefeated WBA champ to step to the plate. So instead of getting the hyped fight of Wlad vs. Haye, fight fans get the chance to see someone get closer to becoming recognized as the heavyweight champion of the world. While Chagaev is the underdog, if he wins he will hold all major "alphabelts" except one, which is held by Wlad's brother.
If you have ESPN Classic, catch this fight at 5pm tomorrow.
Wladimir Klitschko, regarded as the best heavyweight in the world, was in line to face David Haye, the flamboyant former cruiserweight champ tomorrow. But as posted on BGOL earlier, Haye had to back out due to a back injury...
Does that mean that there wasn't gonna be a fight? Not so fast....
In comes Ruslan Chagaev, the undefeated WBA champ to step to the plate. So instead of getting the hyped fight of Wlad vs. Haye, fight fans get the chance to see someone get closer to becoming recognized as the heavyweight champion of the world. While Chagaev is the underdog, if he wins he will hold all major "alphabelts" except one, which is held by Wlad's brother.
If you have ESPN Classic, catch this fight at 5pm tomorrow.