Ruslan Chagaev Biography: Height, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Children, Parents, Career, Titles
Ruslan Chagaev, retired Uzbekistani professional boxer, held the WBA heavyweight title and won gold at the 1997 and 2001 World Amateur Championships, known for his technical skill and resilience in the ring.
Profile
- Full Name: Ruslan Shamilevich Chagaev
- Stage Name: Ruslan Chagaev
- Born: October 19, 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Birthplace: Andijan, Uzbekistan
- Nationality: Uzbekistani
- Occupation: Retired Boxer
- Height: 188 cm
- Religion: Islam
- Parents: Mr. Shamil Chagaev and Mrs. Zamira Chagaev
- Siblings: One sister, Luiza Chagaev
- Spouse: Viktoria Chagaev (M. unknown)
- Children: Artur Chagaev (b. 2004), Alan Chagaev, Adam Chagaev
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million
Early Life and Education
Ruslan Chagaev was born on October 19, 1978, in Andijan, Uzbekistan.
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He was raised by his parents, Mr. Shamil Chagaev and Mrs. Zamira Chagaev, who were Mishar Tatars from Russia and moved to Uzbekistan in the 1950s.
He has one sister, Luiza Chagaev. His ethnicity is Tatar. His religion is Islam.
Ruslan started boxing at age 13 in Uzbekistan’s strong amateur program, inspired by Soviet-era sports culture.
He attended local schools in Andijan but focused more on training than formal higher education, competing in youth tournaments early on.
Career
Ruslan turned professional in 2001 after a stellar amateur run, including Olympic appearances in 1996 and 2000, and world golds in 1997 and 2001.
He won the WBA heavyweight title in 2007 by beating Nikolai Valuev and defended it twice before injuries forced him out.
Key fights included losses to the Klitschko brothers, and he retired in 2016 at 37 due to eye issues, ending with a 34-3-1 record.
Social Media
- Ruslan Chagaev does not have a social media account
Personal Life
At 47, Ruslan Chagaev lives in Hamburg, Germany, with his wife Viktoria, an ethnic Armenian from Andijan, and their three sons: Artur (born 2004), Alan, and Adam.
They remarried in Germany after a brief divorce rumor in 2007.
He faced public scrutiny over a rumored affair but prioritized family. His height is 188 cm.
Net Worth
Ruslan Chagaev‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million to $5 million. It comes from boxing purses, endorsements, and title fights during his peak years.
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