Why was Ruslan Chagaev stripped of the title in July 2016?
Failed Drug Test
Failed to pay sanctioning fees
Retired
Injury
Answer
The reason behind Ruslan Chagaev being stripped of his title in July 2016 was his failure to pay the mandatory sanctioning fees imposed by the governing boxing organizations. Chagaev's inability to meet this financial obligation resulted in the decision to revoke his championship status and open up the opportunity for other contenders to vie for the vacant title.
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