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Reports within the past few days suggest WBA regular champ Ruslan Chagaev is now setting his sights on a mandatory defence against Lucas Browne now that the Oquendo fight has fallen over. The fight is likely to take place in Moscow or Grozny, according to Chagaev's manager Timur Dugazaev.

Like a Boss wrote:Reports within the past few days suggest WBA regular champ Ruslan Chagaev is now setting his sights on a mandatory defence against Lucas Browne now that the Oquendo fight has fallen over. The fight is likely to take place in Moscow or Grozny, according to Chagaev's manager Timur Dugazaev.

If Browne's people have any say at all, they should insist on a neutral venue.

or he could just win by ko.

I bet Lucas would swap all those belts in a heartbeat for Chagaev's WBA belt.

he likely doesn't even know what all these belts r.

he just knows they look impressive.

good luck to him vs chagaev.

Browne edges closer to Chagaev, eyes UK or Aussie venue

http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2015/10/ ... ssie-venue

The long wait is almost over for Lucas ‘Big Daddy’ Browne as the WBA mandatory challenger finally stands on the verge of challenging for the world heavyweight title.

Undefeated in 23 bouts, the 36 year-old has been number one with the World Boxing Association for almost a year and been patiently holding out for current champion Ruslan Chagaev to fulfil his obligations to the organisation.

Chagaev was originally due to battle Browne after his win over Francesco Pianeta in July, although the Australian puncher faced a further wait when ex-opponent Fres Oquendo earned a rematch through the courts. Oquendo claimed he was owed money from the first fight and successfully lobbied for another chance.

Unluckily for the ‘The Big O’ though, an injury has occurred which requires an operation and that has opened the door for Browne to be handed his opportunity earlier than expected.

Oquendo’s representative Thomas Tsatas explained the situation as it stands on Friday.

“It looks as though Fres will be out for six months due to the surgery. Our promoter/lawyer John Wirt of Square Ring & Hitz Boxing will be discussing the matter with Mr. Timur Dugazaev (Chagaev representative), Akhmat Promotions and the WBA for a solution,” Tsatas told World Boxing News.

“I'm sure it will all be worked out, but out of court this time. Ruslan wants to fight and I know Fres wants that belt that has eluded him. Obviously Pianetta wasn't a challenge for Ruslan and I’m not sure talks with Lucas are all there so it's up in the air.

“But upon our return, and whether it's Ruslan, Browne or anyone else, the words ‘and the new’ will be heard at the end of the decision when Fres finally gets in there.”

Browne also gave his side to WBN by adding: "I’m waiting on my promoter Ricky Hatton and the WBA to chat with Chagaev’s people. I'm next, yes, but when and where is still to be decided.

“Hopefully we can get the fight arranged for December or January, but not in Russia. I’m pushing for a neutral venue in the UK if I can’t get the fight made in Australia.

“If the fight date goes past January, then I’ll be looking to get in there before Chagaev to stay busy,” Browne told World Boxing News.

Lucas Browne Ready To Face Ruslan Chagaev Anywhere

http://www.BS.com/lucas-browne ... ere--97399

LUCAS "BIG DADDY" BROWNE admits he's been waiting by the phone in anticipation of getting his WBA heavyweight title shot against Ruslan Chagaev.

The big punching Aussie was made mandatory challenger for the crown in February this year, but his challenge was pushed back after Puerto Rico's Fres Oquendo managed to obtain a court ruling that allowed him to jump the queue and face Chagaev in a rematch of their July 2014 encounter.

However, Browne now finds himself as next in line again due to Oquendo having to withdraw from an October 17 date due to a shoulder injury sustained in sparring.

Both Browne and Hatton Promotions are keen to begin negotiations with Chagaev's team regarding a clash to held either before the end of the year or in early 2016, but are still waiting on the WBA issuing a clear resolution.

"I can't wait to get my shot at Ruslan Chagaev," Browne, 23-0 (20 KOs), said. "I've been waiting patiently by the phone for news and they say good things come to those who wait.

"People are asking me where the fight will take place, but we have to wait for the WBA to give us the green light. After that, I honestly don't care where it happens, although having it in Australia or even in Britain, where I've boxed many times, would be fantastic.

Matt Clark, Browne's manager, said: "We're looking forward to having the WBA issue a resolution stating that Lucas's position as mandatory challenger has been upheld and hope to begin negotiations in a matter of days rather than weeks.


I got a laugh out of Browne's quote above, "I've been waiting patiently by the phone for news."

He's been like a cat on a hot tin roof on social media for over 6 months in the lead-up to this fight.

WBA ‏@WBABoxing WBA orders Ruslan Chagaev vs Lucas @bigdaddybrowne1 for #WBAboxing Heavyweight Championship

Chagaev Must Reach Deal With Lucas Browne By Nov 30

http://www.BS.com/chagaev-reac ... -30--98139

WBA 'regular' heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev has been ordered to reach a deal with Lucas Browne by November 30th or the two sides will be directed to take part in a purse bid.

Chagaev was initially ordered to face Fres Oquendo in a rematch. That fight was scheduled for October 17th But the rematch was canceled when Oquendo suffered a left shoulder injury sparring.

Oquendo informed the WBA his shoulder was examined, and surgery is now scheduled for November 17th. Oquendo will not be able to train for 3 months and he was advised not to fight for at least six months following the procedure.

In light of Oquendo's injuries, Browne will now get his shot.

Chagaev was last seen in action on July 11th, when he knocked out Francesco Pianeta in one round.

Undefeated Browne (23-0, 20KOs) fought Julius Long in August and scored a knockout in nine rounds.

http://www.BS.com/ruslan-chaga ... rch--98755?

An agreement has been reached between the camps of Ruslan Chagaev and mandatory challenger Lucas Browne.

The fight is being targeted for late February or early March in Grozny, according to Chagaev's promoter Timur Dugazaev.

"We agreed on the fight with Browne. It won't go to a purse bid. In a few days ago we're going to announce things. I can say that the fight will take place in late February or early March in Grozny," said Dugazaev.

Like a Boss wrote:http://www.BS.com/ruslan-chaga ... rch--98755?

An agreement has been reached between the camps of Ruslan Chagaev and mandatory challenger Lucas Browne.

The fight is being targeted for late February or early March in Grozny, according to Chagaev's promoter Timur Dugazaev.

"We agreed on the fight with Browne. It won't go to a purse bid. In a few days ago we're going to announce things. I can say that the fight will take place in late February or early March in Grozny," said Dugazaev.

great news for Browne. I just hope all this inactivity hasn't hurt his chances to much

scottearley123456 wrote:

Like a Boss wrote:http://www.BS.com/ruslan-chaga ... rch--98755?

An agreement has been reached between the camps of Ruslan Chagaev and mandatory challenger Lucas Browne.

The fight is being targeted for late February or early March in Grozny, according to Chagaev's promoter Timur Dugazaev.

"We agreed on the fight with Browne. It won't go to a purse bid. In a few days ago we're going to announce things. I can say that the fight will take place in late February or early March in Grozny," said Dugazaev.

great news for Browne. I just hope all this inactivity hasn't hurt his chances to much

The cautiousness exhibited by Browne's camp has virtual ensured he will go in underdone.

Inactivity? Browne has had three fights in the last 18 months while Chagaev has had two.

The date I am hearing is Saturday March 5th.

Lucas Browne: "The date we have is March 5th in Grozny, but that's not yet confirmed."

http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2015/12/ ... -in-grozny

At long last a time and a place have been finalized.

March 5th in Grozny.

http://boxrec.com/boxer/489046

bogan whisperer wrote:

scottearley123456 wrote:

Like a Boss wrote:http://www.BS.com/ruslan-chaga ... rch--98755?

An agreement has been reached between the camps of Ruslan Chagaev and mandatory challenger Lucas Browne.

The fight is being targeted for late February or early March in Grozny, according to Chagaev's promoter Timur Dugazaev.

"We agreed on the fight with Browne. It won't go to a purse bid. In a few days ago we're going to announce things. I can say that the fight will take place in late February or early March in Grozny," said Dugazaev.

great news for Browne. I just hope all this inactivity hasn't hurt his chances to much

The cautiousness exhibited by Browne's camp has virtual ensured he will go in underdone.

Browne has gone into 12 weeks intensive training for this fight. i don't think he will be underdone.

Brute wrote:

bogan whisperer wrote:

scottearley123456 wrote:
great news for Browne. I just hope all this inactivity hasn't hurt his chances to much

The cautiousness exhibited by Browne's camp has virtual ensured he will go in underdone.

Browne has gone into 12 weeks intensive training for this fight. i don't think he will be underdone.

Training and contesting searching fights are very different things.

When Browne fights Chagaev in March his previous year and half will have consisted of two total mismatches. Consisting of less than 5 rounds against the joke that is Chauncy Welliver in a truly awful fight, and then less than 9 rounds, all of them with a broken thumb, against the hardly threatening Julius Long.

Thankfully Chagaev has hardly been busy himself. But Browne and his handlers would have preferred a far better preparation than the one he's had. It could hardly have been much worse. Particularly when you factor in the broken thumb.

He has about 3 months until the fight.

Kali Meehan went the distance with Chagaev when Kali was over 40.

Browne does have about 3 months til the fight. 3 months he won't be having a fight in.

His preparation has been nothing like it might have been if he'd had a few competitive fights under his belt.

In the 18 months prior to the fight, fighting only Welliver and Long, and the way those fights panned out, was far from ideal preparation for a title fight against the best opponent he will ever have faced.

But I'll certainly be in Browne's corner hoping for the upset.

Aussie heavyweight boxer Lucas Browne set for WBA title fight with Ruslan Chagaev in March

http://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports ... 7644738103

Extracts from the Foxsports article >>>

Unbeaten Lucas Browne (23-0, 20KOs) will aim to become the first Aussie to have a stake in the world heavyweight boxing title in March when he faces Ruslan Chagaev for the WBA regular belt in Chechnya on March 5.

It’s the opportunity Browne has been dreaming of since he began boxing four years ago but the 36-year-old’s ambition doesn’t end there. He wants to achieve even greater things to make his country and family proud and reckons he can oust newly-crowned “super” heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

CHAGAEV CHALLENGE

Browne finally earned his crack at the WBA world title after Puerto Rico’s Fres Oquendo pulled out of a scheduled rematch with Chagaev in October due to injury.

“It’s defitniely going to be something different,” Browne said.

“I’ve fought over in the UK but that’s like my second home so I’ve never had a hostile crowd so to speak, and I think this is going to be one of those.

“It’s not going to be the greatest environment but I’ve been assured the security’s going to be the great and it is what it is. This is what I’ve been waiting for and I can’t wait.”

Chagaev’s (34-2-1, 21 KOs) only career losses have come to Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin but Browne feels he has the power — and now the experience — to beat him.

“I think he’s slowing down at this point whereas I’m really getting to the point where I’m starting to learn and get a lot better,” Browne said.

“Being taller, bigger, stronger and everything else, I can see myself using my reach at first ... and then starting coming forward and really putting some pressure on.”

“I don’t fancy decisions anyway,” he said. “It’s really someone else’s perception of a fight rather than possibly what actually happened. I’ll be going for a knockout or a stoppage.”

TAKING AIM AT FURY OR KLITSCHKO

(Should he beat Chagaev) Browne would likely have to defend his WBA regular title against Oquendo first but believes he can take down Britain’s controversial champion (Fury), who shocked Klitchsko in Germany last month, if he gets the chance.

“I don’t think he’s got the chin to hold my power,” Browne said of Fury.

“It wouldn’t be an easy task what-so-ever but I think if I did land three or four good shots on him, I think it would be ‘good night’.”

Asked who he’d rather face out of Fury or Klitschko, Browne said: “Fury any day.

WHAT HE REALLY THINKS OF FURY

“We’ve had some private messages on Twitter and all the rest of it and he’s completely fine,” Browne said.

“I met him face-to-face for the first time and only time (at a press conference) and he was an absolute gentleman''.

EXCITING TIME FOR BOXING

Browne insists Fury’s win was a good thing for the heavyweight division.

“Unfortunately Kltischko has dominated and he’s done everything he’s needed to do but the style is just boring,” Browne, a former bouncer, said.

“At least with Fury, he’s got the mouth and he’s backed it up so far so it’s definitely brought some interest back.”

I cannot remember a fight [besides mayweather danger fight's] dragging on so much and the sad part is the fight it self will be a FLOP

Brute wrote:Inactivity? Browne has had three fights in the last 18 months while Chagaev has had two.

How many quality rounds has Browne fought in his past two fights?

https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/r ... ch-5/50950?

“I’m absolutely delighted to announce that I’m fighting for the WBA title and I fully intend to become Australia’s first ever heavyweight world champion,” Browne, 23-0 (20 KOs), said.

“Make no mistake, I’m going over to Grozny to knock Ruslan Chagaev out. I’m not interested in leaving the fight in the hands of the judges so I’m going to bring my two judges with me, my left hand and my right hand.

Matt Clark, Browne’s manager, added: “This is a historic moment in Australian boxing. Lucas Browne joins Bill Squires, Bill Lang, Kali Meehan and Alex Leapai as the only Aussies to fight for the heavyweight title.

“We know the challenge ahead of us as Chagaev is a great fighter, but we feel he’s ready to be taken. We’ve been waiting patiently for this fight to materialise and it’s well worth the wait.

“Hopefully, he’s going to come out and try to stop me quickly like he did in his last fight, but if I can get past the first four rounds I’m in with a big chance because I can take a punch and I’m a very heavy hitter.’’

“It’s going to be a tough test but I hope Australia gets behind me as I try to make sporting history.’’

“We’re both 36 but I’m relatively fresh. Chagaev has been fighting for more than 20 years and he’s got a lot more wear on him than I have. I didn’t have an amateur career and I’ve only had 23 fights.

“He’s a lot older in a boxing sense. I’ve also got a lot more height (193cm to 180cm) and reach.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports ... 7683689687