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Nikolay Valuev and Roy Jones Jr. are coming to Kiev. Tyson is still out of reach�

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:50:00 +0300

All of them are expected to appear on the TV channel UKRAINE, and its TV show The Contender. Well known boxing promoter and partner of the project Vadym Bukhkalov told that recently the contracts with the famous boxers Nikolai Valuev and Roy Jones Jr. had been signed

Nikolai Valuev To Have Further Surgery in Early 2011

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:21:00 +0300

Former WBA heavyweight boxing champion Nikolai Valuev is going to have further surgery. In early 2011, Valuev expects to have a necessary operation on his right hand. A few weeks ago in Munich, Valuev had surgery to correct a left shoulder injury. Valuev says that he needs to wait until the time is available for operation. After this final procedure is complete, he hopes to return to the ring as soon as possible

Valuev: No Combos From Klitschko Led To Briggs Decision

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:01:00 +0300

Former world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev watched last Saturday's fight from Hamburg, Germany, where WBC champion Vitali Klitschko retained his title with a twelve round beating of Shannon Briggs. He tells Alexander Pavlov that Klitschko could have scored a knockout in the earlier rounds but he focused too much on the right hand and did not throw enough combinations in the contest

Nikolai Valuev's Left Shoulder Surgery is a Success

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:24:00 +0300

Golzka reports that former WBA world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev had successful surgery on his left shoulder at a top Germany facility. Valuev, 37, has been inactive since last November's decision loss to David Haye. He wants to fight again in 2011 and is very interested in resuming negotiations for a possible fight with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko

Nikolai Valuev To Undergo Shoulder Surgery Next Week

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:28:00 +0300

Former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (50-2, 34KOs) was ringside at Messehalle in Erfurt, Germany to watch WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck demolish Matt Godfrey in five rounds. He will undergo surgery for a shoulder injury next week. Valuev has not fought since last November's close points loss to David Haye. He spent the better part of the year trying to negotiate a fight with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko

Q&A: Nikolay Valuev

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:42:00 +0300

In an exclusive interview, former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev (50-2, 34 KOs) spoke about a possible fight against WBC heavyweight Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs), as well as a rematch against David Haye (24-1, 22 KOs). The largest heavyweight champion in boxing history also said he�s staying in shape as he waits to make his next move

Valuev: Vitali, I�m not afraid of you

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:52:00 +0300

Former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev has responded to the video message of WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. In an interview on Russian TV, Valuev said, �Vitali, you make a decision on your own. Do you want a fight with me or not? If you want to fight against me, I�m ready. I�m not afraid of you! Just say the time and place.�

Vitali Klitschko: Nikolai Valuev, Don't Be a Slave To Fear

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:29:00 +0300

n a video statement posted early this morning on the K2 Ukraine website �2ukraine.com, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko questioned the courage of the seven-foot former champion Nikolai Valuev

Vitali Klitschko's Manager Denies Valuev Offer: "It's Old"

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:02:00 +0300

According to Bernd Boente, manager of WBC heavyweight Vitali Klitschko, the offer of $2.5 million that was presented to Nikolai Valuev - is old. Valuev's promoter Don King circulated a press release on Thursday announcing that his fighter has accepted an offer of $2.5 million to fight Klitschko. Boente told BoxingScene.com that an offer of $1.5 million has been sitting on the table for several weeks

Guinn vs Nelson, Hearns vs. Raines Will Be Streamed

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:25:00 +0300

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - Top Rank, Inc., boxing�s premiere promotional company, will officially unveil its original webcast series, TRLivestream, at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST on Friday, April 16, with a live broadcast from Atlantic City, N.J., of the weigh-ins for the Kelly Pavlik-Sergio Martinez championship bout

Valuev Should Get Away From Don King, Says Karmazin

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:30:00 +0300

Former junior middleweight champion Roman Karmazin tried to warn his countryman, Nikolai Valuev, to get away from co-promoter Don King, but the seven-foot Russian giant didn't listen to his advice. Valuev is co-promoted by King and Sauerland Event

Valuev: "Let Klitschko Call Me a Coward To My Face"

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:32:00 +0300

After reading the recent comments from WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, the seven-foot Russian giant, Nikolai Valuev, was enraged. Klitschko called Valuev a "chicken" for not accepting a final offer of $2.5 million dollars for a fight on May 29. The Russian giant wanted $4 million, or the offer of $2.5 and percentage of the Russian, German and American television

Vitali Klitschko Says: "Nikolai Valuev is a Chicken"

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:27:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko can't believe the seven-foot giant, former champion Nikolai Valuev, turned down an offer of $2.5 million for a fight. The two sides have been negoiating for several weeks. The offer began at $1 million and then went to $2 million and ended with $2.5 million

Klitschko-Valuev deadline looms

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0300

Looks like a May 29 clash of giants between 6′7 WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and 7-foot former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev is a no-go as a deadline looms to reserve the fight venue. The Valuev camp, specifically Don King, is holding out for $4 million, while the Klitschko camp is standing firm at $2 million. Klitschko representative Shelly Finkel told BILD �[Valuev] can accept, otherwise we�ll box a different opponent

Valuev's Side Demands a 60-40 Split For Klitschko Fight

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:02:00 +0300

Don King Productions and Sauerland Event have countered K2 Promotions latest offer to former two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai �Giant Russian� Valuev (50-2, 34 KOs) to face World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) with a deal calling for a 60-40 percentage split

Team Klitschko: Valuev and King, You Can Forget 60-40

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:10:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com spoke with Shelly Finkel, adviser to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, to get his thoughts on the recent monetary demand from promoter Don King, who is negotiating on behalf of Nikolai Valuev. Team Klitschko offered Valuev $1 million dollars for a potential May fight. King countered with a $4 million dollar demand

Klitschko-Valuev update

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:38:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko may return in a summer showdown with seven-foot former WBA world champion Nikolai Valuev. According to BILD, the proposed bout would take place in the 61,000-seat Schalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where brother and IBF/WBO/IBO heavtweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defeated Ruslan Chagaev last year. The current stumbling block is Valuev co-promoter Don King, who is holding out for a $4 million purse, a figure Klitschko�s manager Bernd Bönte told BILD was �Impossible even if

Nikolay Valuev � Taras Bidenko: full video

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:11:00 +0300

We are glad to present you very rare video of spectacular heavyweight clash between ex-champ WBA Nikolay Valuev and young Ukrainian prospect (at that time) Taras Bidenko, wich took place in 2002 in Seoul, South Korea

Vitali Klitschko-Nikolai Valuev Possible For April/May?

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:10:00 +0300

The manager of Nikolai Valuev, Boris Dimitrov, confirmed that the bout between the Russian boxer and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is possible. Both fighters have already approved the bout, and it may take place in April or May of 2010

Klitschko Hopes Valuev Fight Happens, Wants Povetkin

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:10:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko says that a fight with Nikolai Valuev is really possible and that he had already made an offer to the Russian boxer. Also Klitschko is willing to fight IBF challenger Alexander Povetkin, but he thinks that the promoters of these boxers � Don King and Wilfried Sauerland

David Haye's Manager: There is No Klitschko Deal

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:38:00 +0300

Adam Booth, manager and trainer of WBA heavyweight champion David Haye, says there is no agreement in place to fight WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. During some a recent interview with a Russian media outlet, Klitschko claimed to have reached an agreement to fight Haye in 2010

Valuev: "Johnson is Nothing Special, Klitschko By KO"

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0300

The former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev shared his opinion on the upcoming bout between the owner of the WBC belt Vitali Klitschko and Kevin Johnson. The American used to be Valuev's sparring-partner, that's why he knows Johnson well enough. �When I was preparing for the bout with Monte Barrett I worked with Johnson in Chicago, - told Valuev to Blik newspaper

Wladimir Klitschko Kicks David Haye To The Curb

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:54:00 +0300

WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has kicked WBA champion David Haye to the curb. During a recent Sky Sports interview, Klitschko refused to discuss the possibility of a future unification scrap with Haye. Klitschko is still upset over Haye's withdrawal from their planned June fight. Haye later withdrew from a September clash with older brother WBC champion Vitali Klitschko

David Haye Breaks Down The Klitschko Brothers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has to defend his title against mandatory challenger John Ruiz, but he still wants to fight the brothers who rule the division, WBO/IBF/IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko and the WBC chmapion Vitali Klitschko. Haye broke down the strenghts and weaknesses of both brothers

Haye Outpoints Valuev in Tedious Fashion, Snatches Title

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:34:00 +0300

After all the talk, all the bravado, 29-year former World Cruiserweight champion David Haye (23-0, 21 KO) of London, England elected to hit and run on the way to capturing his first major belt in the Heavyweight division, outpointing the 7�0 Russian Nicolay Valuev (50-2, 34 KO) for the WBA title over twelve largely uneventful rounds at the Arena Nürnberger in Nuremberg, Germany on Saturday night which added

David Haye Discloses Hand Injury, Shows Valuev Respect

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:38:00 +0300

David Haye captured the WBA heavyweight title with a majority twelve round decision over Nikolai Valuev at Arena Nuernberger Versicherung in Nuremberg, Germany. Haye said that he injured his right hand in the second or third round. The injury prevented him from throwing too many rights, so he tried to win the fight by moving more often and mostly using his left hand

David Haye Says: "I Will Knock John Ruiz Out"

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:31:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is celebrating his big win from Saturday night in Germany. He defied the odds and won a majority decision over the 7'2 Nikolai Valuev to capture the title; becoming the first British heavyweight since Lennox Lewis to win the world crown. Per the order of the WBA, Haye must now defend the title against mandatory challenger John Ruiz of Puerto Rico. Ruiz is former two-time WBA champion

Valuev-Haye undercard: weighting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:28:00 +0300

John Ruiz 226 vs. Adnan Serin 214.5 Sergei Liakhovich 232.8 vs. Jeremy Bates 231.4 Robert Helenius 248.8 vs. Taras Bidenko 215.4 Alexander Frankel 193.4 vs. Kelvin Davis 196.2 Francisco Palacios 197.3 vs DeLeon Tinsley 200

David Haye's "Top Five Insults" on Nikolai Valuev

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:09:00 +0300

British paper The Mirror ran a piece outlining the top ten insults that were spewed out by heavyweight contender David Haye. No surprise here; the top five insults were all directed at WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. Haye challenges Valuev for the title on Saturday night in Germany

Ruiz awaits the winner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:33:00 +0300

The most interested spectator Saturday in Versicherung Arena for the WBA heavyweight title fight between defending Nikolai �The Russian Giant� Valuev and challenger David �The Haymaker� Haye will be former 2-time WBA title-holder John �The Quietman� Ruiz. Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), the WBA top contender, agreed with the promoters for Valuev and Haye to �step aside� as the WBA �Official Challenger

Weights: David Haye 218, Nikolai Valuev 315

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0300

No postponements for this one. According to Sky Sports, David Haye officially took to the scales at the Mercado Shopping Centre in Nuremberg and weighed in at a shredded 218-pounds of cut muscle for his heavyweight title bout on Saturday night in Germany. WBA champion Nikolai Valuev was nearly 100-pounds larger, coming in at 315-pounds

Monte Barrett: �Nikolai Valuev Will Beat David Haye�

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender Monte Barrett, the man who stepped in the ring with both David Haye and WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev, is picking the 7'2 Russian giant to retain his title on Saturday night in Germany. Valuev stopped Barrett in eleven rounds, while Haye put him away in five

Inside the Valuev Camp (VIDEO)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:23:00 +0300

Check out how �The Russian Giant� Nikolai Valuev prepared for his WBA heavyweight championship defense against David Haye, which can be seen live Saturday afternoon on pay-per-view (3PM ET/Noon PT).

Nikolai Valuev: "I Am Ready For David Haye's Speed"

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:35:00 +0300

Two-time and reigning World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai �The Russian Giant� Valuev isn�t letting constant trash- talking by 3-time world cruiserweight champion David �The Haymaker� Haye get into his head as he makes final preparations for Saturday�s �David vs. Goliath� world title fight being broadcast in North America live on Pay-Per-View from Nuremberg, Germany

Haye planning fireworks

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:44:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight title challenger David �The Hayemaker� Haye believes the sound of opponent Nikolai Valuev crashing to the canvas on Saturday, November 7 will surpass the noise generated by fireworks on Bonfire Night (an annual Nov 5 celebration in the U.K. highlighted by fireworks). After the fireworks on Thursday, Haye is plotting the downfall of the 7-feet-2-inch, 330lb �Beast From The East� in Saturday in a PPV telecast beginning

Haye hotel snafu

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:12:00 +0300

It did not take David Haye long to make his presence known in Germany. Shortly after arriving at the renowned Hilton Hotel in Nuremberg on Monday, he caused a stir, insisting he could not sleep well in his bed. He wrote in his online diary at www.thesun.co.uk: �When I reached German soil I was guided towards a disgusting hotel, with a dingy room. After a quick call or two, we managed to depart the rancid lair with our legs and arms still intact. We actually ended up at a lovely five-star hotel

King Arthur backs Valuev

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:57:00 +0300

King Arthur Abraham believes that Nikolai Valuev will successfully defend his WBA Heavyweight Title against David Haye. The Russian Giant takes on the British challenger in Nuremberg on November 7. Fresh off a mini vacation in Rome following his spectacular Super Six World Boxing Classic KO victory over Jermain Taylor, King Arthur popped into the Max-Schmeling-Gym today where Valuev held an open training session for the press. �I think Nikolai is going to win,�

Haye-Valuev: Lennox Lewis Still Fears For David

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:23:00 +0300

A few weeks back, heavyweight Lennox Lewis expressed his fears for countryman David Haye. On November 7, Haye challenges WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. Lewis still sees the fight as a very tough road for Haye. He says Haye is giving up way too much to the 7'2, 320-pound giant. He almost has the fight set in his mind as a physical mismatch, with Haye only receiving an advantage in the speed department

Denis Boytsov Wants a Crack at Nikolai Valuev's Title

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:48:00 +0300

Russian heavyweight prospect Denis Boytsov, 23, has decided to pursue another opponent while waiting for his shot at a major title. The WBA's Inter-Continental champion (26-0, 21 KO) wants to take away the champion�s belt from his compatriot Nikolai Valuev

Ricky Hatton Intimidated By Valuev, Says Haye Will Win

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:49:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton doesn't deny it. He was very intimidated when he first met the 7-foot giant, WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. He even became nervous for his good friend, David Haye, who challenges Valuev for the title on November 7. Even with Valuev's huge advantage in height and 100-pound edge in weight, Hatton says Haye is too fast and too skilled. He doesn't see Valuev being polished enough to win

David Haye: "Valuev is an Ugly Freak Who Stinks"

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:23:00 +0300

During a Monday press conference in London, David Haye went on a rampage with a verbal assault on WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. Haye challenges Valuev on November 7. Haye said that he plans to keep making fun of Valuev to drive the champion crazy. He wants Valuev to make mistakes by "fighting angry" in the ring

Nikolai Valuev: "David Haye, Another Idiot in Boxing"

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:41:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev remembers the day when he first saw David Haye. Valuev remembers like it was yesterday, when he saw Haye at the press conference to announce the fight with Wladimir Klitschko - later cancelled when Haye withdrew with an injury. Valuev was upset with the infamous t-shirt Haye wore. The infamous t-shirt with an image of Haye holding the severed heads of the Klitschko brothers. Valuev takes on Haye on November 7

Valuev-Haye in Nuremberg

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:05:00 +0300

Team Sauerland is pleased to announce that Nikolai Valuev will defend his WBA Heavyweight Title against David Haye in Nuremberg on November 7. �We are delighted to return to Nuremberg,� Team Sauerland General Manager Chris Meyer said. �Niko only has the best of memories of the Arena Nurnberger Versicherung. That is where he displayed one of the best performances of his career. Back in February 2008, he won every single round in the eliminator against former world champion Sergej Liakhovich

Haye-Valuev in Place To Go, John Ruiz To Step Aside

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:10:00 +0300

The fear is now over. A deal has been struck for WBA mandatory John Ruiz to step aside and allow the heavyweight clash between champion Nikolai Valuev and challenger David Haye to go forward without a hitch on November 7. Valuev's manager, Boris Dimitrov, had been worried about the fight going through. Chris Meyer, CEO for Sauerland Event [Valuev's promoters], issued the statement regarding the deal

David Haye vs Nikolai Valuev is Now In Jeopardy?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:23:00 +0300

The bout between David Haye and Nikolai Valuev may be cancelled. The champion�s manager Boris Dimitrov spoke about the complications in the interview to Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper. The main obstacle for the fight is the official WBA challenger John Ruiz who wants to defend his rights. WBA in its turn still hasn�t made the final decision on this matter

Nikolai Valuev Lashes Out at Both Klitschko Brothers

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:03:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev says the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, are not willing to take any risks in the ring. He says both brothers have avoided him and he doesn't see a fight taking place any time soon. Valuev faces David Haye on November 7 in Germany. Haye was scheduled to fight Vitali Klitschko on September 12 but withdrew before the contract was signed and made a backdoor deal for a shot at Valuev

Chagaev Dropped, Valuev Now The full Champion

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:02:00 +0300

The latest WBA Ratings published have confirmed Nikolai Valuev as the undisputed WBA Heavyweight Champion. The Russian Giant is listed as the sole heavyweight champion, with Ruslan Chagaev having been moved to the number one spot of the rankings. Furthermore, Chagaev is not considered �champion in recess� any more. �We welcome the WBA´s decision,� said Chris Meyer, General Manager of Team Sauerland

Valuev-Haye confirmed

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:10:00 +0300

The Russian Giant Nikolai Valuev will defend his WBA Heavyweight Title against David Haye on November 7. �It is a done deal,� Kalle Sauerland confirmed. �The contracts have been signed. The fight will fascinate boxing fans all over the world.� Up-and-coming Haye has left his mark with a staggering record of 22-1 (21 KOs) and confident statements. �It is about time that someone teaches him a lesson,� Sauerland added

Ruiz to block Valuev-Haye?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:44:00 +0300

Team Ruiz has already contacted the WBA inform the WBA Championship Committee that WBA mandatory challenger, and two-time WBA heavyweight John �The Quietman� Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), will not stand by and allow the reported title fight between champion Nikolai Valuev and David Haye Valuev-Haye in November. Despite reports from both camps, Valuev-Haye has not been sanctioned as a WBA title fight, and cannot be without a special permit

Haye vs Valuev Contract is Signed For 11/7, Says David

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:20:00 +0300

Former cruiserweight champion David Haye has revealed that he signed the contract to fight the seven-foot WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev on November 7 in Germany. Haye was close to a deal to face WBC champion Vitali Klitschko on September 12 in Frankfurt, Germany. The venue and television was secured but Haye had other plans and withdrew from the Klitschko deal. Sky Box Office will televise the fight with Valuev in the UK

Haye to fight Valuev instead!

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0300

Former undisputed world cruiserweight champion David �The Hayemaker� Haye has pulled out of an announced September 12 showdown with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and signed a contract to meet current WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev on November 7, at a location yet to be decided but expected to take place in Germany. �I am thrilled to announce that my dream of becoming world heavyweight champion will

Wladimir: Haye unprofessional!

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:55:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko has ripped David Haye and his team for pulling out of a September 12 fight against his brother Vitali Klitschko in Frankfurt. �Already during the negotiations for my June fight, we realized quickly that Haye and Booth are very unprofessional. Booth might be a good trainer but as a manager he is simply incompetent. David always had a big mouth and tried to offend us with ridiculous self-made t shirts

Klitschko-Valuev Update

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:27:00 +0300

Bernd Bönte, the managing director of Klitschko Management Group, has commented on reports that WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko could be facing WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in a heavyweight unification fight later this year

Valuev Confirmed as Champ By WBA, Not Chagaev

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:03:00 +0300

In response to complaints from Nikolai Valuev and Sauerland Event that Ruslan Chagaev and Universum are spreading incorrect information, the WBA clarified on Tuesday that Valuev is the WBA world champion and Chagaev is merely the champion in recess. A May 30th showdown between Valuev and Chagaev was derailed when Chagaev�s uncertain hepatitis levels caused the Finnish boxing commission to declare him unfit to fight

Valuev Forgets Chagaev, Targets Vitali Klitschko

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:04:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev is no longer interested in wasting his time on a fight with Ruslan Chagaev. He wants to fight the other champions at the weight. The first target on his list is WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. Klitschko still has issues to take care of. He is schedule to arbitrate his situation with the WBC next week

More Chagaev-Valuev fallout!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:20:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has sided with Ruslan Chagaev in regard to the cancellation of last Saturday�s WVA heavyweight title showdown against Nikolai Valuev in Helsinki, Finland. �What a farce,� said Wlad to BILD from his training camp in Austria. �I�d have consulted the German doctors. They would have confirmed that no infection danger exists, then I would have fought Ruslan Chagaev immediately. To me what�s one more vaccination?

Kohl: Chagaev healthy, Valuev a coward

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:22:00 +0300

After the WBA heavyweight world championship was surprisingly called off over the weekend in Helsinki, WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev�s promoter Universum Box-Promotion held a press conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Hamburg. Universum chief Klaus-Peter Kohl, Chagaev, German Federation (BDB) President Bodo Eckmann, Dr. Michael Ehnert (Chagaev�s doctor) and Dr. Heiner Wedemeyer of the German Liver Foundation spoke to reporters

King wants Chagaev stripped!

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0300

Hall of Fame promoter Don King says the World Boxing Association must strip Ruslan Chagaev of any claim to its heavyweight championship after the Finnish Boxing Federation reviewed blood tests and refused to allow Chagaev to participate in Saturday�s match against the fighter he co-promotes, WBA champion Nikolai �Giant Russian� Valuev in Helsinki. �Unfortunately for Ruslan Chagaev

WBA to decide in seven days!

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:51:00 +0300

The WBA will make a decision about the cancelled title fight between heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev and �champion in recess� Ruslan Chagaev in seven days. The fight was called off on late Friday evening because Chagaev could not fulfill the local medical requirements. �We are now waiting for the WBA´s decision,� Sauerland Event General Manager Chris Meyer said. �Of course Nikolai Valuev is the WBA heavyweight champion

Universum considering lawsuit!

Sun, 31 May 2009 17:14:00 +0300

Universum Box-Promotion has presented the WBA with medical proof that Ruslan Chagaev does not have the infectious disease hepatitis, but only a hepatitis antigen (a substance that prompts the generation of antibodies and can cause an immune response). Ruslan Chagaev�s blood values have been examined for many years regularly � by measuring methods which are substantially more sensitive than that of the Finnish lab which carried out

Team Ruiz demands purse bid!

Sat, 30 May 2009 12:40:00 +0300

Upon today�s announcement that Valuev-Chagaev II has been canceled, Team Ruiz is demanding an immediate purse bid in order for Valuev-Ruiz III to be held by August 30 for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title. Two-time WBA champion John �The Quietman� Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) lost to Valuev last August 30th in Berlin by 12-round split decision. Team Ruiz petitioned the WBA for a variety of reasons regarding the conduct of the fight and in response to the appeal

DKP wants Valuev named!

Sat, 30 May 2009 12:52:00 +0300

Boxing promoter Don King has asked the World Boxing Association to declare Nikolai Valuev its undisputed heavyweight champion after Saturday�s match between Valuev and WBA �champion in recess� Ruslan Chagaev at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, was cancelled. �The World Boxing Association should act swiftly and unequivocally to designate Nikolai Valuev as its undisputed heavyweight champion,� King said from New York

Chagaev-Valuev Update!

Sat, 30 May 2009 13:40:00 +0300

The WBA is planning call a private meeting on Saturday to further discuss the next steps in the ongoing Chagaev-Valuev saga: �First of all we would like to apologize to all worldwide boxing community for the negative impact on the cancellation of the Heavyweight championship match scheduled for tomorrow Saturday 30th, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. Unfortunately we have not been officially informed the reported medical

Weights from Helsinki!

Fri, 29 May 2009 19:13:00 +0300

Nikolay Valuev 315.4 vs Ruslan Chagaev 225.5 (WBA heavyweight championship) Lamon Brewster 233.6 vs Juho Haapoja 231.4 Kali Meehan 229.9 vs Cerrone Fox 215.1 Giuseppe Lauri 139.7 vs Juho Tolppola 139.3 Leonard Bundu 146.6 vs Frank Shabani 146.1

Valuev-Chagaev cancelled!

Fri, 29 May 2009 22:21:00 +0300

The rematch between WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev and Ruslan Chagaev has been called off after Chagaev was unable to fulfill the Finnish Boxing Federation´s medical requirements. Finnish law prevents disclosure of any further private health medical information

Q&A: Ruslan Chagaev

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:49:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion (in recess) Ruslan Chagaev has arrived in Helsinki, Finland for Saturday�s showdown with Nikolai Valuev. In an interview with boxing.de, the unbeaten Chagaev spoke about fighting in Helsinki, his preparations, his achilles tendon injury, Valuev reclaiming the WBA belt in his absence, and much more

Inside the Chagaev camp!

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:17:00 +0300

Over the next two days, WBA heavyweight champion (in recess) Ruslan Chagaev will finish his intensive preparation and sparring. Then on Sunday, he and his team will arrive in Helsinki, Finland to make final preparations for his May 30 clash against seven-foot WBA champ Nikolai Valuev in the Hartwell Arena. �The sparring was naturally hard and strenuous, but also quite fun,� said Chagaev. �Due to the size of Valuev, one must always make

Valuev, Chagaev presser!

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:41:00 +0300

Both Nikolai Valuev and Ruslan Chagaev claimed to be the true WBA heavyweight champion when they met at a press conference in Helsinki today. Their May 30 showdown will be more than just the first-ever heavyweight title fight on Finnish soil. It will also be the chance for the Russian Giant to avenge the only loss of his career, which came in April 2007 when Chagaev shocked the boxing world by clinching a close majority decision

Chagaev-Valuev II purse bid!

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:33:00 +0300

Sauerland Events will promote the WBA heavyweight championship rematch between world champion in recess Ruslan Chagaev and world champion Nikolai Valuev. Universum Box-Promotion (represented by Stefan Braune) and Sauerland Events (represented by Hagen Doering) submitted offers today at a purse bid ceremony, which took place at the European Boxing Association (EBA) office in Vitoria, Spain. Sauerland Events� bid of $2,814,414 topped the bid of $2,164,660 from Universum Box-Promotion

2009 Valuev-Chagaev to purse bid!

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:50:00 +0300

The World Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association has called for an April 13th purse bid for a heavyweight championship fight between WBA champion Nicolay Valuev and champion in recess Ruslan Chagaev. Minimum bid is $1 milllion. The purse disbursement will be 55% for Ruslan Chagaev and 45% for Nicolay Valuev.

Klitschko Wants Valuev To Step Up, Unify The Division

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:48:00 +0300

After his ninth round knockout of mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez in Germany, the WBC champion Vitali Klitschko would re-issue his challenge to WBA champ Nikolai Valuev. Vitali has the WBC title and his younger brother Wladimir holds the WBO/IBF titles. "The Klitschko brothers wants to have all four of the heavyweight titles. We have three and only one is left. I want to fight Nikolai Valuev,"

Chagaev Camp Responds!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:16:00 +0300

Universum-Promoter Klaus-Peter Kohl is happy that WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev wants a rematch against WBA champion (in recess) Ruslan Chagaev. Sauerland-Boxer Valuev, who won the title after Chagaev was idled by an ankle injury, said in an official statement yseterday, �Enough is enough. All this confusion has to end.�

Valuev Wants Chagaev Rematch as Soon as Possible

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:59:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev is eager to fight "champion in recess" Ruslan Chagaev as soon as possible to finally clear the confusion surrounding the belts. After twice pulling out of a meeting with the Russian Giant, the Universum fighter had been named "champion in recess" last summer. Valuev went on to capture the vacant title by defeating John Ruiz in Berlin before making a successful defence against

Ruiz named WBA mandatory!

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:31:00 +0300

The World Boxing Association Championship Committee has declared two-time WBA heavyweight champion John �The Quietman� Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), presently rated No. 3, as the mandatory challenger for the winner of this year�s Ruslan Chagaev-Nicolai Valuev WBA title fight

Arthur Abraham Falls Ill, Felix Sturm Defends on 7/11?

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:17:00 +0300

Universum, will according to Bild, do a big show July 11 in conjunction with the Formule I race at the famous Nuerburg Ring. The main event could be a title defense by WBA middleweight champ Felix Sturm or the battle between WBA heavyweight kings Nikolai Valuev and Ruslan Chagaev

David Haye Conducts Disgusting Behavior, Says Valuev

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:23:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is not the only fighter who was upset with David Haye's mock photo of a slayed Wladimir Klitschko, it appears that WBA heavyweight champ Nikolai Valuev is upset as well.

WBA to review Valuev-Holyfield

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:17:00 +0300

FightNews has learned that the WBA Championship Committee has ordered a panel of judges to review the contest between WBA heavyweight champion Nicolay Valuev and Evander Holyfield, for the WBA Heavyweight title, held December 20th in Switzerland. The source stated that the WBA is taking this action �Due to the respect for the opinion of the fans and the media.� Valuev (50-1, 34 KOs) retained his title with a majority decision

Sauerland dismisses Holyfield protest!

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:30:00 +0300

Team Sauerland will reconsider its plan to offer Evander Holyfield a rematch against WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev following remarks made by Holyfield's trainer Tommy Brooks. The coach of the 46-year-old boxing legend, who lost a close majority decision by the scores of 116-112, 115-114 and 114-114, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: �I think it was just some home cooking for a promoter�s fighter

Holyfield protests loss!

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:06:00 +0300

46-year-old former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has reportedly filed a protest today with the WBA over his loss to WBA champion Nikolai Valuev on Saturday in Zurich, Switzerland. "I don't know why the judges did that, but it's an injustice," Holyfield told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "We're filing a protest that basically says, 'we want you to overturn this.' I just want what's rightfully mine. I didn't lose. I won."

Holyfield, Valuev rematch?

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:08:00 +0300

A rematch between WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev and ring legend Evander Holyfield could take place after Valuev's WBA-mandated fight against "champion in recess" Ruslan Chagaev. "Holyfield was impressive and the close result makes a rematch a possibility," stated Sauerland Event managing director Chris Meyer. "But Nikolai has to fight Chagaev first. There is no need for Chagaev to fight a different opponent before because

Nikolai Valuev Robs Evander Holyfield of Historic Title Win

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:03:00 +0300

At Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Evander Holyfield (42-10, 27KOs) was robbed of a historic win by losing a twelve-round majority-decision to seven-foot WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34KOs). Holyfield, 5-4 since 2002, 46-years-old, and a 10-1 underdog in some betting circles, controlled the fight and won almost every round. The crowd showered the ring with boos when the scores were announced

Weights From Switzerland!

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:59:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev 310.75 vs Evander Holyfield 214.25 (WBA Heavyweight Championship) Francisco Pianeta 242.25 vs Johann Duhaupas 223.25 (European Union Heavyweight Championship) Eileen Olzsewski 110.75 vs Nadia Raoul 111.25 (WIBA Flyweight Championship)

Valuev vows that he won't underestimate Holyfield!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:57:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield believes he got what it takes to beat Nikolai Valuev and become the oldest heavyweight champion of all time. The living legend will try to deprive the Russian Giant of his WBA title when he comes face-to-face with him in Zurich on Saturday night. "I am in great shape," Holyfield said during today´s media work-out at the Swissotel. "There have been many great fighters in the history of boxing but nobody managed to win

Holyfield invades Europe!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:55:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield is convinced he will write boxing history on December 20 when he challenges WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in Zurich. The 46-year-old could become the oldest title-holder of all time if he beats the Russian Giant, who is the biggest and tallest champion in the history of boxing. The "Real Deal" certainly knows there is a tough challenge ahead of him. "I want to make the most of the chance

Nikolai Valuev vs. Evander Holyfield is Reportedly Done

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:57:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Don Majeski, the American agent for Sauerland Event, that a deal is pretty much done for WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34KOs) to face former four-time heavyweight champon Evander Holyfield (42-9, 27KOs), with the target date of December 20 in Switzerland.

Vitali Turns His Attention To Valuev, The Giant is Ready

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:12:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has now turned his attention to WBA heavyweight champ Nikolai Valuev. After returning on Saturday from a four-year layoff to capture the WBC title by stopping Sam Peter, Klitschko wants the last remaining title that is not in the hands of his family. Younger brother Wladimir holds the WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight crowns. Valuev, standing at 7'0 and weighing over 300-pounds

Nikolai Valuev's First Defense Tentative For December 13

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:45:00 +0300

Finn "Idi" Amin, who is Asikainen and Armenian, based in Germany with Universum, will fight Khoren Gevor for the vacant EBU middleweight title on October 24 at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki. Promoter Pekka Maeki confirms there is an agreement made although it´s not officially announced yet. However, the EBU have it already up on their website. Asikainen-Gevor is a fine matchup between two physically strong, capable

Valuev beats Ruiz again!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:13:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs) reclaimed the vacant WBA heavyweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over fellow former titleholder John Ruiz (43-9-1, 29 KOs) on Saturday night at the Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin, Germany. Valuev won their first meeting by majority decision in December 2005, and in the rematch Valuev was also a close winner. The seven-foot Valuev piled up points

Valuev-Ruiz workout!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:42:00 +0300

Five days ahead of their clash for the vacant WBA heavyweight title, Nikolai Valuev and John Ruiz today underwent a public training session in the heart of Berlin. �I want the title back,� the Russian Giant said after a light work-out in the Axel-Springer-Passage where he gave a taste of his improved mobility. Prior to Valuev´s appearance, which attracted plenty of curious fans, Ruiz had displayed his good shape with shadow boxing and skipping exercises. �I am 36 years old,� he commented. �If I want to become world champion again, I have to defeat Valuev

Klitschko vs. Povetkin in Trouble? Wlad Eyes Valuev?

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:20:00 +0300

There appears to be trouble with the potential fall clash between WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and IBF mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. Bernd Bonte, Klitschko's manager, told writer Jonathan Lehman that negotiations with Povetkin's promoter, Sauerland Event, have hit a brick wall. There appears to be a dispute over the purse split and the European broadcast rights. Klitschko has a deal with the RTL network

Valuev-Ruiz in Berlin!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:28:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs) will fight John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title in Berlin on August 30, it was revealed today. Team Sauerland won the purse bid in Panama with an offer of $2.100.000, edging out Universum by $100.000 ($2.000.000). �I am happy my team won and that the fight will be staged in Germany,� the Russian Giant said from his home in St. Petersburg. �Berlin is very special to me. That is where I defeated

Ruslan Chagaev, Nikolai Valuev Promise Victory on July 5

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:17:00 +0300

The upcoming heavyweight rematch between WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev and seven-foot Nikolai Valuev is an Eastern European grudge match. Chagaev upset Valuev for the title last April when he boxed his way to a majority decision. The rematch is set for July 5 at the Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle, Germany

The Night of Rematches!

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:52:00 +0300

Universum Box-Promotion has announced that July 5 will be "The Night of Rematches." As reported yesterday, the heavyweight rematch between WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev (24-0-1, 17 KOs) and seven-foot former champion Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs) will be rescheduled on that date. Today it was revealed that Chagaev-Valuev II will take place at the Gerry Weber Stadion in Halle, Westfalen, Germany. The "Universum Champions Night"

Ruslan Chagaev's Left Eye The Real Reason?

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:22:00 +0300

Niyazov made claims to German paper Bild, that Chagaev was told by doctors after an 2001 operation to correct a detached retina, that his vision would never be the same. The ex-manager claims that he was advised by several sources that Chagaev's vision in the left eye has gotten worse since his last fight with Matt Skelton in January

Chagaev ill - world title fight versus Valuev postponed!

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:52:00 +0300

"Ruslan Chagaev suffers from a protracted virus infection," stated his Dr. Michael Ehnert. "In medical terms it's a viral laryngitis and pharyngitis. For non-doctors, it's a highly feverish viral infection of the upper respiratory tract with heavy symptoms. The medical treatment makes it absolutely necessary that he stop training." Chagaev's trainer Michael Timm was forced to miss the title defense of stablemate

Chagaev-Valuev rematch set!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:03:00 +0300

At today's WBA purse bid in Panama, Universum Box-Promotion won the right to promote the much anticipated rematch between WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev and seven-foot former champion Nikolai Valuev. Universum's bid of $4,354,840 outdistanced Sauerland Event ($3,541,021) and Don King Productions ($3,000,000). The bout is scheduled for May 31 and will take place at a venue to be named in Germany

Valuev dominates Liakhovich!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:12:00 +0300

In a WBA heavyweight eliminator, seven-foot former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs) scored a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over former WBO heavyweight champ Sergey Liakhovich (23-3, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the Nuremburg Arena in Nuremburg, Germany. As promised by trainer Alexander Zimin, Valuev looked much more polished as he dismantled Liakhovich. After a close first round

Valuev: I will get better!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:20:00 +0300

Just like the millions watching on TV, promoter Wilfried Sauerland could not believe his eyes. "Not in my wildest dreams would I have expected something like that," the manager enthused following the Russian Giant´s shut-out victory over highly-rated ex-champ Sergey Liakhovich. "He finally showed what he is capable of doing. That was the best Valuev ever." In a WBA eliminator in Nurnberg, the biggest and tallest champion

Valuev 321.8, Liakhovich 250.8!

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:59:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev 321.8 vs Sergey Liakhovich 250.8 (WBA heavyweight eliminator)

Valuev-Liakhovich Presser!

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:39:00 +0300

Wilfried Sauerland has praised Nikolai Valuev´s shape ahead of his WBA eliminator against Sergey Liakhovich on Saturday night. The German manager has no doubts the Russian Giant will celebrate his 48th victory and win a rematch with Ruslan Chagaev. "Both Valuev and Liakhovich are very strong," he said at today´s press conference. "But I know that Niko has looked great in practice. For me he is the best heavyweight

Valuev in Nuremberg!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:13:00 +0300

Russian Giant poised for Saturday's WBA eliminator against Liakhovich Seven-foot former WBA world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev and his trainer Alexander Zimin arrived at Nuremberg Airport today at about 1:30PM after flying in from Berlin for Saturday's WBA heavyweight eliminator against former WBO world champ Sergei Liakhovich. "I want my belt back," proclaimed the largest and heaviest boxing champion of all time

INTERVIEW: SERGEI LIAKHOVICH

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:49:00 +0300

Boxingtalk recently reported that Sauerland won the purse-bid for your elimination bout with former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev. Can you give us some thoughts on the fight now that it's official? "I'm actually very happy right now. I'm staying focused and it will be a great fight."

WBA orders Valuev-Liakhovich!

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:17:00 +0300

The WBA Championships Committee has unanimously ordered an elimination fight between former world champions Nikolai Valuev and Sergei Liakhovich to determine the official challenger to WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev. The negotiating period for Valuev-Liakhovich commenced today and will end on November 2. Should the parties not reach an agreement by November 2, the Championships Committee will hold a purse

Nikolai Valuev: "This is a New Start For Me"

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:11:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev completed a successful return to the ring on Saturday night when he clinched a unanimous points victory over Jean-Francois Bergeron. In his first fight since losing the WBA belt to Ruslan Chagaev, the Russian Giant cruised to an uncontested 118-111, 117-111, 118-111 verdict against the previously unbeaten Canadian. Valuev strongly went for the kill in the last two rounds but Bergeron proved his heart

Valuev defeats Bergeron!

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:42:00 +0300

For the first time since losing his world title, former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev successfully returned to the ring on Saturday night at the EWE Arena in Oldenburg, Germany. The seven-foot tall Valuev (47-1, 34 KOs) looked very comfortable in the ring as he unveiled his new style in his first fight under trainer Alexander Zimin. Unfortunately, his opponent Jean-Francois Bergeron (27-1, 19 KOs) showed

Weights from Oldenburg, Germany!

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:34:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev 320.7 vs Jean-Francois Bergeron 229.5 Vitali Tsypko 167.1 vs David Gogiya 167.9 Alexander Frenkel 195.9 vs Michael Alexander 196.2 Francesco Pianeta 249.5 vs Colin Wilson 258.1 Mario Preskar 221.5 vs Miyan Solomons 232.5

Valuev: Failure not an option!

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:15:00 +0300

Former world champion Nikolai Valuev (46-1, 34 KOs) can�t wait to get back into the ring and erase the darkest hour of his boxing career. After a break of five-and-a-half months, the Russian Giant is ready to bounce back from his first-ever defeat. It was back in April that unheralded Ruslan Chagaev had shockingly deprived him of his WBA belt by clinching a hard-fought majority decision. Nothing has been the same for Valuev since

Bergeron ready for 'new' Valuev!

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:25:00 +0300

Jean-Francois Bergeron today revealed how special training methods have helped him to prepare for Saturday�s clash with Nikolai Valuev. The unbeaten Canadian will have to overcome a huge difference in weight and height when the duo comes face-to-face in Oldenburg. In order to get used to the Russian Giant�s incredible size, his coach Pierre Bouchard has been wearing special shoes in practice. "If we win on Saturday night

Mendoza quashes tourney rumors!

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:09:00 +0300

WBA Executive Vice President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza shared with Fightnews tonight in Panama City, Panama his thoughts on the rumored WBA tournament in the heavyweight division to crown an interim champion while current champ Ruslan Chagaev recovers from his current health problems.

Stuttgart: Post Fight Quotes!

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:38:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev: "Many journalists have said Nikolai Valuev is too big and too heavy for me. However, I have always answered: I am small, but venomous. Valuev was my strongest opponent up to now. My goal was always to become a world champion and I have reached this. Now my new goal defend the world title twice, three times, four times. Today was my day."

Valuev: I will bounce back!

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:36:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev has vowed to bounce back stronger than ever after losing his WBA heavyweight belt to Ruslan Chagaev. The mandatory challenger handed the Russian Giant his first defeat in 48 contests when he clinched a close majority decision in Stuttgart on Saturday night. He was ahead 115-113 and 117-111 on two scorecards while the third judge called

Chagaev takes Valuev's WBA heavyweight title

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:13:00 +0300

Ruslan Chagaev outpointed Nikolai Valuev in a split decision Saturday to take the 7-foot Russian's WBA heavyweight title. The Uzbekistan fighter, who calls himself "White Tyson," gave away 11 inches and 90 pounds to Valuev.

"White Tyson" amped up to face "Russian Giant"

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:56:00 +0300

n an intriguing battle of unbeaten heavyweights, WBA mandatory challenger Ruslan Chagaev (22-0-1, 17 KOs) is prepared to face seven-foot world champion Nikolai Valuev (46-0, 34 KOs) on Saturday night at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Germany. Standing 6'1, the 230-pounder Hamburg-based Uzbek will be giving away eleven inches and nearly 100 pounds. Known as "White Tyson," Chagaev is quick to point out that ring great Iron Mike Tyson was also a smaller heavyweight who dominated the division in his prime.

Valuev-Chagaev Presser!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:10:00 +0300

Valuev's promoter Wilfried Sauerland praised Nikolai's excellent condition. "He will have his lightest weight in many years," said Sauerland. "This points to the intensity in which he has prepared in training. I'm sure that he will win." "Usually Nikolai's opponents are smaller anyway," said Valuev's trainer Manny Gabrielian. "We didn't have to change anything

Valuev to Klitschko: 'Brother, see you in the ring!'

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:03:00 +0300

Undefeated WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev reaffirmed his interest in a unification showdown with Wladimir Klitschko after the Ukrainian's second-round stoppage of Ray Austin. Speaking from his hotel in Berlin, where he is shaping up for his mandatory defense against Ruslan Chagaev (April 14), the Russian Giant said he has been waiting for a clash with Klitschko for a long time. "I have been asked this question

Chagaev: "He is taller but...

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:59:00 +0300

"He is a lot taller than me and than the ones I fought in the past but he is just another boxer," says WBA mandatory challenger Ruslan Chagaev (22-0-1, 17 KOs) in regard to his April 14 collision with seven-foot WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (46-0, 34 KOs) at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart. Valuev is 10.5 inches taller than Chagaev and outweighs Chagaev by 88 pounds. "It is my job to give my best and to win

Valuev-Chagaev Presser!

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:59:00 +0300

Undefeated WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev expects his first mandatory title defense to be business as usual. The Russian Giant (46-0, 34 KOs) comes face to face with top-ranked contender Ruslan Chagaev (22-0-1, 17 KOs) in Stuttgart on April 14. "The fight will be no different from my other bouts," Valuev said at today´s press conference in Stuttgart. "The fact that it will be my first mandatory defense does not make a difference

Valuev-Chagaev in Stuttgart!

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:55:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev will make his first mandatory title defence in Stuttgart on April 14. The Porsche-Arena has been unveiled as the venue for his clash with mandatory challenger Ruslan Chagaev. "I´m looking forward to Stuttgart," said the Russian Giant (46-0, 34 KOs). "It´s good to fight in Germany again after two successful trips to Switzerland and America." Valuev had last stopped Jameel McCline (TKO 3)

Valuev-Chagaev on April 14!

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:17:00 +0300

Sauerland Event will stage Nikolai Valuev´s first mandatory title defense in Germany on April 14. The Berlin-based promoters today came to terms with Universum Box-Promotion, who represent top-ranked challenger Ruslan Chagaev. The WBA had originally scheduled a purse bid for tomorrow after the two camps had failed to find common ground during their initial negotiations. "This won´t be necessary any more

MCCLINE TO UNDERGO SURGERY ON TUESDAY

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:43:00 +0300

On Sunday, heavyweight Jameel McCline returned to the United States on crutches after spending Saturday night in a Swiss hospital. McCline was in the midst of battling WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev when his knee gave out in the third round, leaving him unable to stand up, much less continue the bout. McCline's manager Scott Hirsch disputed reports that a Valuev punch caused the injury, and replays clearly show the knee giving

Valuev retains WBA title; McCline collapses with knee injury

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:59:00 +0300

"He is a big man and it's very important for a 120-kilo (260-pound) man to keep his balance, but he couldn't," Valuev said. McCline rocked the Russian with a hard left in the first round and they traded a lot of blows, although Valuev appeared to be gaining the upper hand. "It's terrible the way this ended, but it could have been worse," Valuev said. "I got used to his style. If this injury hadn't happened, I would have knocked him out by the sixth or

Valuev, McCline clash in super-sized WBA heavyweight title fight

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:45:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev won't duck through the ring ropes to defend his WBA heavyweight title. The seven-foot fighter will step over them. But in the ring Saturday, the 330-pound Russian will finally be picking on someone close to his own size. Valuev fights Jameel McCline of the United States, who stands six-foot-six and weighs 270 pounds. Depending on Friday's weigh-in, these two boxers could tip in for a combined 600 pounds, which promoters say is a record for a title fight.

Chagaev to get title shot by April!

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:23:00 +0300

The WBA has ruled that the winner of Saturday's Nikolai Valuev-Jameel McCline WBA heavyweight title bout bout in Basel, Switzerland, is required to fight mandatory contender Ruslan Chagaev by April 15 in their next bout (unless another date is mutually agreed to). If bout contracts between the winner and Chagaev are not received by the WBA by February 9, the WBA Championships Committee will issue a purse bid announcement

McCline, Valuev public workout!

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:41:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight challenger Jameel McCline arrived a little late for his public workout in Basel, Switzerland today. However after having his hands carefully bandaged, "Big Time" did two rounds shadow boxing and two rounds of padwork that made an explosive impression. "I have never trained so hard in my life," said McCline. "Valuev has sometimes said that I am the biggest and heaviest opponent he has ever has boxed against. What he hasn't

Q&A: Nikolai Valuev!

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:31:00 +0300

Just one week until Nikolai Valuev, the biggest and tallest heavyweight champion of all time, will be stepping over - not through - the ropes to face fellow giant Jameel McCline in Basle, Switzerland. The third defense of his WBA belt will be the toughest fight of his career, he said in an interview with Boxen.com. The Russian Giant also shared his thoughts on a potential showdown with Wladimir Klitschko

MCCLINE READY TO MAKE THIRD SHOT AT TITLE A CHARM

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:02:00 +0300

- Jameel, how does this fight impact your opportunity to fight for the 5 million dollars in the Superfighter tournament ? JM - This unfolds very simply, if the Superfighter fight comes through I would love to be a part of it. The first business at hand is to fulfill my dream of becoming heavyweight champion of the world, although it is for considerably less money

Champion Valuev to tackle McCline

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:21:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev will travel to Switzerland on 20 January to defend his title against American Jameel McCline. The unbeaten Russian, 33, will be a strong favourite against McCline, who has lost six of his 47 fights. At 7ft and 147kg, Valuev is the tallest and heaviest champion of all time.

Official Scorecards!

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:35:00 +0300

After four rounds, challenger Monte Barrett was ahead on one card and even on another against WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. However, after that it was all Valuev as the seven-foot, 328-pounder moved out to a 98-92, 96-93, 98-91 lead on the official cards before knocking out Barrett in the eleventh

"Valuev passed the test!"

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:29:00 +0300

Those were the words uttered by Monte �2 Gunz� Barrett when he took the podium at the post fight press conference of the highly anticipated �Red October� card. Earlier that night, WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuev retained his title by pounding Barrett and prompting his corner to stop the fight in the eleventh round. Barrett expressed disappointment with the results, but assured everybody that his preparation was exceptional

Valuev stops Barrett to retain WBA title

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 06:10:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev wanted to make a good impression. Well, this wasn't bad. Rather obscure despite his size and title belt, Valuev retained the WBA heavyweight championship Saturday night when he stopped Monte Barrett in the 11th round to remain undefeated.

Weigh-in Valuev 328, Barrett 222.5

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:51:00 +0300

Promoter Don King staged a noon-time, open-to-the-public weigh in staged in front of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the Sears Tower in Chicago's downtown Loop, for his "Big Red October" event Saturday at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., and live on HBO at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai "Giant Russian" Valuev "tipped the Toledos" at a scale-busting 328 lbs. while his challenger Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett registered over 100 pounds less at 222.5 lbs.

Q&A: Nikolai Valuev!

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:06:00 +0300

On October 7th Nikolai Valuev (44-0, 32 KOs) will climb into the ring as the heavyweight world champion for the first time in America. The champion and his coach Manuel Gabrielian prepare for the forthcoming fight at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. In a boxen.com interview, the seven-foot Russian gives his impression of the U.S., his take on rubbing elbows with the likes of Donald Trump and the possibility of breaking the hallowed 49-0 career

Monte Barrett Camp Notes!

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:34:00 +0300

Heavyweight Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett faces World Boxing Assocation heavyweight champion Nikolai "Giant Russian" Valuev on Saturday at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. Barrett gave his thoughts on the upcoming bout just before departing for Chicago from his camp in the Catskill Mountains of New York. "I don't think this fight is going to be that hard for me," Barrett said. "Big man can bring whatever he wants to the table.

Valuev in NYC!

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:59:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev arrived today JFK Airport (New York City), making a stop at Rockefeller Center. Valuev's day begins with breakfast at the Regency Hotel with Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin; followed by King introducing the giant to longtime friend Donald J. Trump at Trump Tower; and a trip to the top of the famed Empire State Building. Already the tallest and heaviest world heavyweight champion in history, weighing in at an astonishing 325

Valuev-Barrett in Chicago!

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:45:00 +0300

Looks like seven-foot WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev is coming to the Windy City. Promoter Don King has selected the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, for Valuev's October 7 defense against Monte Barrett according to the Chicago Tribune. Also fighting on the card are two Polish stars, drawing on the area's large Polish population. WBC light heavyweight champion Thomasz Adamek will face Paul Briggs and lightweight Matt Zegan takes on Nate Campbell.

HBO announces Valuev-Barrett!

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:12:00 +0300

Word on the street for quite some time has been that WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev would defend against Monte Barrett on October 7, but it was never officially announced until Saturday night by HBO, which will televise the fight. The co-feature will be a rematch between WBC light heavyweight champion Tomasz Adamek and Paul Briggs.

Valuev to have knee surgery!

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:53:00 +0300

Unbeaten WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev will have a minor surgery next week on his left knee miniscus. He had the same operation done on his right knee earlier this year. He is undergoing the surgery now as a precaution to avoid having surgery later when he is not in control of the timing. His fight schedule won't really be delayed, as he had planned originally to resume training after his KO win over Owen Beck on July 10th

Valuev annihilates Beck!

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:27:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (44-0, 32 KOs) destroyed challenger Owen Beck (25-3, 18 KOs) by third round KO on Saturday in Hannover, Germany. Beck tried to crowd Valuev, smothering the seven-footer's punches, but Valuev had some success landing his jab and rocked Beck with a hard right in the first round. Valuev dropped Beck with a right hand late in the second round and nearly finished him off. Valuev dropped Beck again with a right

Valuev has 'only' 78lb edge!

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 18:16:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev weighed in at a relatively svelte 320.7 pounds in advance of his first world title defense on Saturday. Challenger Owen Beck scaled in at 242.5 pounds, a little on the high end for him. Below are the complete weights from today's weigh-in: Nikolai Valuev 320.7 vs. Owen Beck (WBA heavyweight championship) Sebastian Sylvester 159.6 vs. Amin Asikainen 159.6

Valuev-Beck Prefight Presser!

Wed, 31 May 2006 19:26:00 +0300

Both WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (44-0) and challenger Owen Beck (25-2) were on their good behavior at the final press conference before their collision Saturday night at the TUI Arena in Hannover, Germany. "I had a very good training camp and an fit for my first title defense," said Valuev, who also congratulated Beck on his 39th birthday. The seven-foot, 330lb champion will have a ten inch height advantage and

Valuev, Beck workout!

Tue, 30 May 2006 16:57:00 +0300

88 pounds lighter and nearly eight inches shorter than the seven-foot champion, Beck is optimistic about his chances. "Naturally I want to take the belt back to America, and I believe that I'll do it," stated Beck. "I've not worried about Valuev's size, although it is impressive. I thought at first 'there's a basketball player coming.' However, this will be the fight of my life on Saturday."

Q&A: Nikolai Valuev!

Mon, 22 May 2006 17:34:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev is one of those who made their dreams come true. In December 2005 he won the heavyweight world championship to become the first heavyweight world titlist from Russia and the first to be promoted by Sauerland Event. Moreover, he is the tallest boxing champion ever at seven feet tall, and heaviest ever at 330 lbs. (150 kg). Boxen.com spoke to Valuev, who will defend his title for the first time on June 3 against

Valuev vs Beck is finalized!

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:44:00 +0300

The "Russian Giant" Nicolay Valuev will defend his WBA heavyweight title against Owen Bech on June 3 in Hannover, Germany. "The negotiations with promoter Don King are completed and we have reached a good agreement. Sauerland-Geschäftsführer Christian Meyer. "And with Beck, the fight might also be very interesting for the American public." The 29-year-old Jamaican Beck lives in Nashville and is trained by Aaron Snowell. He is 25-2 and is

Valuev back in training!

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 17:28:00 +0300

Seven-foot, 330-pound WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev, the largest heavyweight champion of all time, says he's good to go after arthroscopic knee surgery in February. "I am 100% fit and I'm already one week into training," says Valuev from his hometown of St. Petersburg, Russia. "In the middle of April, I arrive in Germany to commence preparations with trainers Manuel Gabrielian and Ulli Wegner in Berlin."

Valuev defense postponed

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:59:00 +0300

The "Russian Giant" Nicolay Valuev must delay his first title defense scheduled for April 1. At the beginning of February, the WBA heavyweight champion underwent an operation to smooth the inner meniscus in his right knee.

Valuev promoter denies reports!

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 18:21:00 +0300

"Again, news reaches me that are without any real substance," says Chris Meyer, CEO of Sauerland Event GmbH. "Reports from the UK are saying that Nico Valuev will face the winner of Williams-Skelton next after his first defense on April 1. The real truth of the matter is that there have been absolutely no agreements on this. We not even have had any communication regarding such a match. Naturally, Nico is ready and willing

Britons in line for Valuev fight

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 07:12:00 +0300

Talks are under way for WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev to fight the winner of next month's clash between Danny Williams and Matt Skelton.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: OWEN BECK

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:56:00 +0300

JA: Do you feel that you have to go over to Germany and knock him out? OB: Well you know that is what it looks like because the fight is going to take place in Germany. I am not going to say that I am definitely going to knock him out. I just want to say that God really pulled a miracle in this fight coming about, I don�t know what it is but I will learn what God has in store for me

Q&A: Nicolay Valuev!

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:14:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nicolay Valuev achieved his dream of becoming the first heavyweight champion from Russia and of the Sauerland team. With his 7' 325lb combat weight, he is also the largest and heaviest champion of all time. The Russian giant is spending time in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Russia, before heading out to training camp to prepare for his first title defense. In this special interview, Valuev speaks about

Valuev to return in April!

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 22:05:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev will defend his title for the first time in Germany. "We plan his first defense for April", says Sauerland managing director Chris Meyer.

WBA champ can fight in US but lawsuit continues

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:42:00 +0300

Newly minted WBA heavyweight champion Nicolay Valuev is involved in litigation with a former promoter, but according to his attorney, the court case is no longer an obstacle to the seven footer fighting on American soil. In 2001, Valuev signed a contract making Joseph O'Donnell's Top Glove Promotions his American promoter, but after just one fight, the relationship soured and O'Donnell sued him. By 2002, a New Jersey court granted a default

Nikolai Valuev loses his champion belt on return home

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:00:00 +0300

In Berlin, Nikolai Valuyev and his wife were delivered to a plane by an individual bus. But that was the only difference between the world champion and the rest of the passengers. Like all other common people, Nikolai and his wife were flying economy class. People were not lining up to get the champion's autograph. Only one passenger recognized the world champion and asked Nikolai to sign his name

Holyfield eyes fight with Valuev

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:24:00 +0300

Veteran Evander Holyfield wants a shot at Russia's new giant WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev.

Valuev, Ruiz postfight comments!

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 10:35:00 +0300

"I worked 12 years for this moment," said newly crowned WBA heavyweight champion Nicolay Valuev said after winning a majority decision over John Ruiz. "I excuse myself for not having the most beautiful performance but the most important thing is that I won the decision and the title." Ruiz, however, felt he was robbed of his championship. "I think this [decision] is ridiculous," Ruiz said in his locker room after

Weights from Berlin!

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 16:26:00 +0300

John Ruiz 237.7 vs Nicolay Valuev 324.1 (WBA heavyweight title) Laila Ali 170 vs Asa Sandell 166.9 Willie Chapman 225.5 vs Alexander Povetkin 196.4

Ruiz-Valuev press confernece wrap!

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:04:00 +0300

The final press conference prior to John "The Quietman" Ruiz's defense of his World Boxing Association heavyweight championship against Nicolay "Giant Russian" Valuev, which will take place on Saturday at Max Schmeling Halle here in Berlin, was staged today before a full audience at the Maritim proArte Hotel

Donald: 7-foot foe at disadvantage!

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:30:00 +0300

In the small town of Oldenberg (North of Berlin, Germany), a WBA heavyweight title eliminator bout will be fought this Saturday between Larry 'The Legend' Donald (42-3-3; 24 KO's) and Nicolai 'Beast From the East' Valuev (41-0; 31 KO's). The winner of this match up is slated to be the mandatory challenger for the champion, John Ruiz. Yet the fight has garnered little attention here in the U.S. and will not be televised for American audiences

Valuev-Donald in eliminator!

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:15:00 +0300

Unbeaten 7'1, 325+ lb. heavyweight Nicolay Valuev and Larry Donald will collide on October 1 in a WBA eliminator to determine the mandatory challenger for WBA titlist John Ruiz. The bout will tale place at the Weser-Ems-Halle in Oldenburg, Germany. The WBA #2 rated Valuev (#1 is vacant) is 41-0 with 31 KOs. Donald (42-3-3, 24 KOs) is rated WBA

Golota returns August 13!

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 10:20:00 +0300

Heavyweight Andrew Golota reportedly will be back in the ring on August 13 at the United Center in Chicago. Golota will face an opponent to be named at the United Center on a card headlined by Hasim Rahman vs Monte Barrett for the WBC interim heavyweight title. Zab Judah is also tentatively penciled in. The card will be promoted by...

Valuev stays busy!

Tue, 03 May 2005 12:42:00 +0300

Nicolay "Valuev keeps working hard. On May 12, the giant from St. Petersburg, who lives and boxes in Germany, fights against Clifford "The Black Rhino" Etienne. Last year the undefeated Valuev (40-0, 30 KOs, NC 1) climbed through the ropes five times and this year the Etienne fight will be his second match √ which makes him one of the busiest heavyweight fighters in the world. It would be difficult to find another fighter who is ranked as high on the lists and, on top, holds a title (WBA Intercontinental champion) who boxes as often as Valuev...

Etienne is tentatively booked in to fight Valuev on May 14

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:36:00 +0300

It looks like the next foe for Russian heavyweight giant Nicolai Valuev (40-0; 30KOs) will be American fringe contender Clifford Etienne (29-3-2; 20KOs). Etienne is tentatively booked in to fight Valuev on May 14 in Bayreuth, Germany, on a defense of the Russian's WBA I/C title. An official request has already been sent to the WBA offices in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and an answer is expected pretty soon. Etienne is known by the average fan for being drilled in the opening round by Mike Tyson two years ago in Memphis, TN, but it might be worth remembering that the 33-year old American also holds a win versus current WBO champ Lamon Brewster in his...

Valuev backs 14th May!

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:18:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev will fight on the 14th of May in Bayreuth, Germany. His opponent is not named yet, though the negotiations concerning it are already in the process. Nikolai is completely recovered of his back injury and started training. From the next week he will begin training session in the ring.