Grozny, Russia - In what turned out to be a lackluster 12 round contest, Ruslan Chagaev (33-2-1, 20 KO’s) scored a narrow majority decision over Fres Oquendo (37-8, 24 KO’s) to become a two time WBA world heavyweight champion. Scores of the bout were 114-114, and 115-113 in favor Chagaev. The bout was fought one punch at a time, with neither fighter throwing much in the way … [Read more...]
Chagaev vs. Oquendo: The Fight is Back On
Sunday in Russia, at the Ahmat Arena in Grozny, the World Boxing Association’s number three and four ranked heavyweights square of for the vacant WBA heavyweight world title when Ruslan Chagaev (32-2-1, 20 KO’s) and Fres Oquendo (37-7, 24 KO’s) meet in a scheduled 12 round contest. The bout was at risk until Oquendo’s promoter Bobby Hitz confirmed just a short time ago that … [Read more...]