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Valuev Advises Vitali To Reject David Haye Challenge

•Dec 4, 2012

Russia's first world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev, has advised the current WBC beltholder, Vitali Klitschko, to reject the challenge of British star David Haye. Three years ago Valuev lost a twelve round decision to Haye. The Russian boxer suffered from a variety of injuries and never fought again. During his layoff, there were several negotations to make a fight with Vitali, but all of them fell apart due to financial reasons.

Valuev Rips Atlas, Says He Dumped Povetkin For Money!

Ruslan Chikov

•Feb 22, 2012

Former heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev is upset with trainer Teddy Atlas. He says the well-known trainer dumped WBA "regular" champion Alexander Povetkin in favor of making money through his television deal as an ESPN analyst.

V. Klitschko Disappointed Valuev Fight Never Happened

Keith Idec

•Feb 17, 2012

Vitali Klitschko isn’t sure who he’ll fight if he defeats Dereck Chisora on Saturday and can’t convince David Haye to sign a contract.

Nikolai Valuev Urges Povetkin To Knock Marco Huck Out

Ruslan Chikov

•Jan 14, 2012

Former WBA world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev has urged his promotional teammate, WBA "regular" Alexander Povetkin (23-1, 16KOs) to go for a knockout against WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-1, 25KOs) on February 25th at the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart, Germany. Valuev, Povetkin and Huck are all promoted by Sauerland Event, but Valuev feels that their mutual promoter is hoping Huck wins because of his popularity in Germany.

Valuev Responds To Klitschko's Claims on Negotiations

Luke Furman

•Dec 30, 2011

Former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (50-2, 34 KOs), now a Russian parliament deputy, has responded to some of the recent comments which given by Vitali Klitschko, the current WBC champion. In a recent interview, Vitali (43-2, 40 KOs) said he was still interested in facing the seven-foot "Russian Giant." Vitali blamed Valuev and his numerous promoters for their negotiations falling apart in 2010.

Nikolai Valuev Will Not Fight in 2012, Retirement Likely

Ruslan Chikov

•Dec 29, 2011

Former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev has revealed that he doesn't plan on fighting at any point in 2012. Like WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, Valuev became involved in the world of politics and right now the "Russian Giant" is focused on his political career in Russia. Valuev (50-2, 34KOs) has not fought since losing a close to decision, and his title, to David Haye in 2009. The boxer underwent a series of operations to correct numerous injuries that he suffered during his boxing career. Discussions to have a fight with Vitali Klitschko took place in 2010, but no agreement was ever reached as the two sides could not come together on the financial terms.

V. Klitschko Still Feels Valuev Fight Would Be Interesting

Ruslan Chikov

•Dec 25, 2011

The fight never happened, despite detailed negotiations, and we may never see them fight. WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40KOs) and the seven-foot 'Russian Giant' Nikolai Valuev (50-2, 34KOs) were destined to go their separate ways.

Valuev Has Yet To Receive Vitali Klitschko Fight Offer

Ruslan Chikov

•Nov 5, 2011

In a recent interview with Ria Novasti, former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev denied receiving any proposals for a 2012 clash with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. The head of Klitschko’s promotional company in Kiev, K2, recently stated in an interview that "Valuev will most likely" be Vitali's opponent, possibly at the Olimpiisky arena in Kiev, Ukraine.

Klitschko vs Valuev Discussions Taking Place For Kiev

Ruslan Chikov

•Nov 3, 2011

Reports coming out of Ukraine reveal that there are ongoing negotiations to match WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (45-2, 40 KOs) against the 'Russian Giant' Nikolai Valuev (53-2, 34 KOs) at the renovated Olympiysky stadium in Kiev, according to Klitschko’s K2 Promotions representative Aleksander Krasyuk says. Valuev has been out of the ring since November 2009, when he lost a twelve round decision to David Haye. After his defeat, he underwent numerous surgical procedures to correct a few injuries.

Photos: Sauerland, Valuev, Helenius, Huck Celebrate

Boxing Photos

•Sep 28, 2011

Sauerland Event held their Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany. Numerous Sauerland stars were present to celebrate with their promoter Wilfried Sauerland, and his wife Jochi. Among those in attendance, current WBO cruiserweight world champion Marco "Captain" Huck, former heavyweight title holder Nikolai Valuev, rising heavyweight star Robert Helenius, IBF Intercontinental middleweight champion Dominik Britsch and the triple world welterweight champion welterweight Cecilia Braekhus, celebrities from television, radio and other sports. Photos by Hannes Magerstaedt.