Chagaev vs Meehan (5/22) This is a fight that should have occurred a few years ago but finally got made. This is the WBA heavyweight title eliminator. Which basically gives the winner the right to challenge David Haye the WBA belt holder. Haye is contractually obligated to fight Valuev again. (I can't wait to see that again, was one of the worst fights I've seen in the last year)
Meehan's promoter Don King has had him on hold waiting for a fight for 21 months. He's had a few good opponents over the years but they where half a decade ago.
Chagaev is coming off an 11 month lay off after losing by KO to Wladimir Klitschko. Chagaev has had some injury issues in the past and my thinking is that this 11 months off was a good thing for him. At 31, (considered a prime age at HW in boxing) he will be looking forward to getting another chance at a belt.
Meehan at 40 is the bigger fighter and probably the puncher in the fight but Chagaev doesn't have a problem with bigger guys and he has said he prefers fighting taller guys. While this fight may go the distance, which I highly doubt, Chagaev is clearly the better fighter. He has fought and defeated much better boxers then Meehan and did I mention that this fight is in Chagaev's backyard?
The bet... 5 units on Chagaev
I've got to admit I don't like betting -500 but this is a mismatch. Meehan has no business being in this fight. This line will only get worse, so if you don't like it or miss it, don't worry, I'll add this fight into a parlay which will provide more risk but a better return.
GL
