Klitschko/Chagaev Finally Lock Horns On Saturday

Current unified IBF/WBO Heavyweight Champion, Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOS), was expecting to face Britain’s David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs) this upcoming Saturday. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, the former cruiserweight champion wilted to injury thus dropping out of their scheduled fight.

Instead of postponing the bout altogether, Klitschko searched for a worthy replacement, and in stepped in undefeated, Ruslan Chagaev (25-0, 17 KOs).

If you aren’t a fan of the current crop of heavyweights, that’s understandable. But Wladimir Klitschko is still “The Man” in the division, and this bout against a top five heavyweight is relevant.

Interestingly HBO didn’t agree with that logic, therefore ESPN Classic picked up the bout.

Hence, the bout will be aired Saturday afternoon on ESPN Classic at 5PM ET/2PM PT.

It should be quite a nice lunch treat, something to hold the fanatics over for a few hours prior to UFC’s Ultimate Fighter Finale card.