Ruslan Chagaev

Boxer

Birthday October 19, 1978

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Russia

Age 45 years old

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About

WBA Heavyweight Champion who won the Asian and World Championships as an amateur.

Before Fame

He turned professional in 2001, at which point he steadily rose up the heavyweight ranks.

Trivia

He became the first Asian in history to hold a major heavyweight title.

Family Life

His parents are Shamil Chagaev and Zamira Chagaeva.

Associated With

He lost his IBF, WBO, and IBO Heavyweight Titles to Wladimir Klitschko on June 20, 2009.