Chagaev vs. Valuev Rematch To Take Place on May 30

By Mark Vester

The rematch between undefeated Ruslan Chagaev and seven-foot Nikolai Valuev will take place on May 30, with three possible venues being considered. At the purse bid held in Vitoria, Spain, Sauerland Event, who handle Valuev, outbid Universum $2,814,414 to $2,164,660. Two venues in Germany and one in Finland are in the running to host the fight.

The fight will finally settle the issue on which of the two is the real WBA heavyweight champion. Valuev is the champion because Chagaev, who beat him for the title, has suffered a number of injuries and became the WBA "champion in recess" as a result.

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