Ruslan Chagaev vs Alexander Povetkin
On August 27, 2011, Ruslan Chagaev (27-1-1, 17 KOs) and Alexander Povetkin (21-0, 15 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBA (Regular) heavyweight world titles. The vacant WBA (Regular) heavyweight title is also on the line.
Chagaev vs Povetkin Stats
Ruslan Chagaev is coming in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 58% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Travis Walker, 9 months and 8 days ago. Alexander Povetkin is on a 21-fight win streak with a 71% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Nicolai Firtha, 8 months and 9 days ago.
Chagaev vs Povetkin Prediction & Odds
The odds of winning are at 97.6-2.4 in favor of Alexander Povetkin. Ruslan Chagaev won't be able to do much against Povetkin.
Chagaev vs Povetkin Result
Alexander Povetkin defeated Ruslan Chagaev via unanimous decision and wins the WBA (Regular) title — in his first world-title fight. Povetkin improves his record to 22-0, while Chagaev adds a loss to his record at 27-2-1.