Chagaev-Drummond & Kotelnik-Maidana on TV?

[Asterix]

Thanks dude. I was convinced I'd put Light in front of the Welterweight but obviously not.

Hoping the main event is a lot better than the recent Heavyweight title fights I've seen.

It can't be any worse than the featherweights on Boxe.de right now.

[MightyWarrior]

Missed the early stuff, is Chagaev defending his title? Very good of the WBA if he is, allowing the Germans to dig up an obscure Costa Rican and serve him up on a plate for Chaggers.

[Asterix]

Missed the early stuff, is Chagaev defending his title? Very good of the WBA if he is, allowing the Germans to dig up an obscure Costa Rican and serve him up on a plate for Chaggers.

On Boxrec and Fight-News both say the title is on the line. It's a title split into two at the moment though.

[REAL_DEAL]

They just showed his opponent on the pads and he looks bad. I am going to put some money on a stoppage win.

[Asterix]

Here we go. Drummond walking to the ring.

[chrisfinch]

I'm sure theres an obvious answer to this that I'm not aware of...

But why the hell are there two WBA World Heavyweight Champions?

Why has there not yet been a matchup between Chagaev and Valuev for sole possession of the WBA belt?

[REAL_DEAL]

Cause the WBA like to have 6 champions per divison.

[Datsue]

I'm sure theres an obvious answer to this that I'm not aware of...

But why the hell are there two WBA World Heavyweight Champions?

Why has there not yet been a matchup between Chagaev and Valuev for sole possession of the WBA belt?

Chagaev contracted every single disease known to man -- & a few that aren't -- so the WBArseholes gave Valuev back the belt. Well, half the belt... But somehow Ruslan can still defend his half.

[Datsue]

Cause the WBA like to have 6 champions per divison.

Yeah, what he said!

[Asterix]

I'm sure theres an obvious answer to this that I'm not aware of...

But why the hell are there two WBA World Heavyweight Champions?

Why has there not yet been a matchup between Chagaev and Valuev for sole possession of the WBA belt?

Chagaev was the champion, but he had injury problems so was unable to face Valuev. The WBA decided to make Chagaev the "champion in recess" and promote Valuev to the champion. Now Chagaev is back, there are 2 titles. Provided he wins tonight, Chagaev will be fighting Valuev next and then we'll have one title.

[chrisfinch]

Thanks for that asterix, its funny, the commentator just explained it pretty much spot on as well.

The only thing that gets me is that why didn't Valuev win an "interim" world title when Chagaev was out injured. Crazy.

But as you and the commentator said, the winner of this fight should unify with Valuev later in the year.

[MightyWarrior]

Drummond has clearly been watching Larry Holmes tapes...think that illusion is about to be shattered.

[Asterix]

Thanks for that asterix, its funny, the commentator just explained it pretty much spot on as well.

The only thing that gets me is that why didn't Valuev win an "interim" world title when Chagaev was out injured. Crazy.

But as you and the commentator said, the winner of this fight should unify with Valuev later in the year.

Money. An Interim title is worth less money than the full one.

[stujones]

I'm sure theres an obvious answer to this that I'm not aware of...

But why the hell are there two WBA World Heavyweight Champions?

Why has there not yet been a matchup between Chagaev and Valuev for sole possession of the WBA belt?

Chagaev was the champion, but he had injury problems so was unable to face Valuev. The WBA decided to make Chagaev the "champion in recess" and promote Valuev to the champion. Now Chagaev is back, there are 2 titles. Provided he wins tonight, Chagaev will be fighting Valuev next and then we'll have one title.

Pending something from Holyfield?

[Asterix]

I'm sure theres an obvious answer to this that I'm not aware of...

But why the hell are there two WBA World Heavyweight Champions?

Why has there not yet been a matchup between Chagaev and Valuev for sole possession of the WBA belt?

Chagaev was the champion, but he had injury problems so was unable to face Valuev. The WBA decided to make Chagaev the "champion in recess" and promote Valuev to the champion. Now Chagaev is back, there are 2 titles. Provided he wins tonight, Chagaev will be fighting Valuev next and then we'll have one title.

Pending something from Holyfield?

Not sure where that stands.

[REAL_DEAL]

He hurt Chagaev in the 3rd. Good shot, if he lands a few more of them Chagaev would be in trouble.

[Asterix]

Chagaev cut. Accidental headbutt.

[jayc]

drummond is pretty decent - he needs to go for it

[Asterix]

It's a real bleeder.

[REAL_DEAL]

they will finish the 4th and go to the cards.

[Phenomenal-Nutrition]

Missed the Kotelnik fight was it a fair decision?

[Asterix]

Missed the Kotelnik fight was it a fair decision?

Maidana deserved the decision more, imo, but it wasn't a terrible decision. Kotelnik showed better ring generalship and greater accuracy. Kotelnik was bashed up by the end of it, though. Maidana landed with much greater power and had a much better work rate.

[J]

anyone got a link for the arce fight at all, pm me if you have please, dont get showtime out here, just hbo

thanks everso much in advance

[jayc]

drummond is waiting too long - he needs to throw more shots earlier - i have chagaev picking him off here.

[Asterix]

You'd think the referee would know the right procedure. Asking for the fight to go to scorecards then being told he needs to get the doctor's opinion on the cut.