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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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. 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. Nikolai Valuev defeats Larry Donald
On October 1, 2005 Nikolai Valuev defended his WBA InterContinental heavyweight title against Larry Donald. Valuev was 32 years old with a record of 41-0, and Donald was 38 with a record of 42-3-3. Valuev was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Valuev won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. 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.
6. Nikolai Valuev KOs Owen Beck
On June 3, 2006 Nikolai Valuev defended his WBA heavyweight title against Owen Beck. Valuev was 32 years old with a record of 43-0, and Beck was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valuev was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Valuev stopped Owen Beck via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. 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.
8. 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 0 with a record of 0-0. Valuev was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Valuev stopped Jameel McCline via retirement in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Nikolai Valuev loses to David Haye via majority decision
On November 7, 2009 Nikolai Valuev defended his WBA heavyweight title against David Haye. Valuev was 36 years old with a record of 50-1, and Haye was 29 with a record of 22-1. Valuev was on a 4-fight winning streak and Haye was on a 12-fight winning streak. Valuev lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Haye.
10. Nikolai Valuev defeats Siarhei Liakhovich
On February 16, 2008 Nikolai Valuev faced Siarhei Liakhovich in a heavyweight bout. Valuev was 34 years old with a record of 47-1, and Liakhovich was 31 with a record of 23-2. Valuev was coming off a win, while Liakhovich was coming off a loss. Valuev won via unanimous decision.