Best of Nikolai Valuev: Top 10 Fights
Nikolai Valuev had 53 fights with 34 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Owen Beck, David Haye, Jameel McCline, John Ruiz, and Evander Holyfield. The following are Valuev's top 10 fights.
Nikolai Valuev defeats Owen Beck
On Nikolai Valuev defeated Owen Beck via 3rd round TKO. Valuev was 32 years old with a record of 44-0 (32 KOs). Valuev successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Valuev's fights.
Nikolai Valuev loses to David Haye
On Nikolai Valuev lost to British boxer David Haye via 12 round majority decision. Valuev was 36 years old with a record of 50-2 (34 KOs). Haye was 29 years old with a record of 22-1 (21 KOs). Valuev lost his WBA heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Valuev put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Valuev's career.
Nikolai Valuev defeats Jameel McCline
On Nikolai Valuev defeated American boxer Jameel McCline via 3rd round RTD. Valuev was 33 years old with a record of 46-0 (34 KOs). McCline was 36 years old with a record of 38-6-3 (23 KOs). Valuev successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.
Nikolai Valuev defeats John Ruiz
On Nikolai Valuev defeated American boxer John Ruiz via 12 round majority decision. Valuev was 32 years old with a record of 43-0 (31 KOs). Ruiz was 33 years old with a record of 41-5-1 (28 KOs). Valuev won the WBA heavyweight title — his first world title.
Nikolai Valuev defeats John Ruiz in their 2nd fight
On Nikolai Valuev defeated American boxer John Ruiz in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Valuev was 35 years old with a record of 49-1 (34 KOs). Ruiz was 36 years old with a record of 43-7-1 (29 KOs). Valuev won the vacant WBA heavyweight title.
Nikolai Valuev defeats Evander Holyfield
On Nikolai Valuev defeated American boxer Evander Holyfield via 12 round majority decision. Valuev was 35 years old with a record of 50-1 (34 KOs). Holyfield was 46 years old with a record of 42-9-2 (27 KOs). Valuev successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.
Nikolai Valuev defeats Jean Francois Bergeron
On Nikolai Valuev defeated Jean Francois Bergeron via 12 round unanimous decision. Valuev was 34 years old with a record of 47-1 (34 KOs).
Nikolai Valuev defeats Siarhei Liakhovich
On Nikolai Valuev defeated Siarhei Liakhovich via 12 round unanimous decision. Valuev was 34 years old with a record of 48-1 (34 KOs).
Nikolai Valuev defeats Attila Levin
On Nikolai Valuev defeated Attila Levin via 3rd round TKO. Valuev was 31 years old with a record of 40-0 (30 KOs).
Nikolai Valuev defeats Paolo Vidoz
On Nikolai Valuev defeated Paolo Vidoz via 9th round TKO. Valuev was 31 years old with a record of 38-0 (29 KOs).