Wladimir Klitschko vs Ruslan Chagaev
On June 20, 2009, Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 45 KOs), the heavyweight IBF and WBO champion, defends his titles against former world champion Ruslan Chagaev (25-0-1, 17 KOs). The vacant The Ring heavyweight title is also on the line.
Klitschko vs Chagaev Stats
Wladimir Klitschko is coming in to the fight on a 10-fight win streak with a 81% KO rate; his last fight was a 7th round TKO victory over Hasim Rahman, 6 months and 7 days ago. Ruslan Chagaev is on a 20-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, with his last fight being a technical decision win over Carl Davis Drumond, 4 months and 13 days ago.
Klitschko vs Chagaev Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Wladimir Klitschko at 99-1 winning odds. Ruslan Chagaev really doesn't have much to present against Klitschko.
Klitschko vs Chagaev Result
The challenger refused to continue the fight in the 9th round, and Wladimir Klitschko is crowned the new The Ring heavyweight world champion. Klitschko improves his record to 53-3 (46 KOs), while Chagaev adds a loss to his record at 25-1-1.