Nikolai Valuev

Professional Boxer, Boxer

1973 –

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Who is Nikolai Valuev?

Nikolai Valuev is a former Russian professional boxer. Valuev is a former two-time WBA world heavyweight boxing champion, and the current record holder as the largest boxer ever to win a world title. Valuev's world title fight records stands at 8 wins and 2 losses. He holds notable wins over John Ruiz and Evander Holyfield. Valuev officially retired from boxing at the age of 36, following a unanimous decision loss to David Haye in November 2009.

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Born
Aug 21, 1973
Saint Petersburg
Also known as
  • Nikolai Sergejewitsch Walujew
  • The Russian Giant
  • The Beast from the East
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Children
Nationality
  • Russia
Profession
Lived in
  • Saint Petersburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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