A Russian boxer, Nikolai Valuev won the WBC heavyweight title on December 17, 2005 against the USA's John Ruiz. Standing at 7 feet, 3 inches tall, Valuev's enormous size caused him to be labeled as a "freak show" by some boxing analysts. However, the fighter proved his worth by rising to the heavyweight title.
LAS VEGAS (November 17, 2009) – Two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is a promotional free agent for the first time this century as he looks ahead to his 12th world title fight, mandated by the WBA, next year against new champion David “Hayemaker” Haye. WBA No. 1 contender Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KOs), the first and only world heavyweight champion of ...
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Publ.Date : Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:54:12 GMT7-foot former heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev has commented on quotes attributed to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and former WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov implying Valuev may have been set up by his co-promoters, Sauerland Event and Don King Productions, into taking a fight against David Haye that was not in his best interests.
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His nickname used to be "The Beast from the East" but he prefers to be styled "The Russian Giant."
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