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Nikolai Valuev

Nikolai Valuev

“Beast from the East”
Boxing record: 50-2, 1 NC (34)
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Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Best fights of Nikolai Valuev

Over 16 years as a professional, Nikolai Valuev has compiled a 50-2 (34) record, including 24 title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Nikolai Valuev defeats John Ruiz

    On December 17, 2005 Nikolai Valuev fought John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title. Valuev was 32 years old with a record of 42-0, and Ruiz was 33 with a record of 41-5-1. Valuev was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Valuev won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  2. 2. Nikolai Valuev KOs Monte Barrett

    On October 7, 2006 Nikolai Valuev defended his WBA heavyweight title against Monte Barrett. Valuev was 33 years old with a record of 44-0, and Barrett was 35 with a record of 31-4. Valuev was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak, while Barrett was coming off a loss. Valuev stopped Monte Barrett via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.

  3. 3. Nikolai Valuev defeats John Ruiz in their 2nd fight

    On August 30, 2008 Nikolai Valuev fought John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Valuev was 35 years old with a record of 48-1, and Ruiz was 36 with a record of 43-7-1. Both Valuev and Ruiz were on a 2-fight winning streak. Valuev won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.

  4. 4. Nikolai Valuev stops Jameel McCline

    On January 20, 2007 Nikolai Valuev defended his WBA heavyweight title against Jameel McCline. Valuev was 33 years old with a record of 45-0, and McCline was 36 with a record of 38-6-3. Valuev was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and McCline was on a 6-fight winning streak. Valuev stopped Jameel McCline via retirement in the 3rd round. Defended the title.

  5. 5. Nikolai Valuev defeats Evander Holyfield

    On December 20, 2008 Nikolai Valuev defended his WBA heavyweight title against Evander Holyfield. Valuev was 35 years old with a record of 49-1, and Holyfield was 46 with a record of 42-9-2. Valuev was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Holyfield was coming off a loss. Valuev won via majority decision. Defended the title.

  6. 6. Nikolai Valuev KOs Clifford Etienne

    On May 14, 2005 Nikolai Valuev defended his WBA InterContinental heavyweight title against Clifford Etienne. Valuev was 31 years old with a record of 40-0, and Etienne was 35 with a record of 29-3-2. Valuev was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak, while Etienne was coming off a loss. Valuev stopped Clifford Etienne via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.