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Valuev adds swimming to his training regimen

steptwome17y ago

Valuev goes swimming?-Fightnews Russian giant Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs), preparing hard for his Aug. 30 showdown with former champ John Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs) in St. Petersburg, has added swimming to his training regimen. After starting his preparations in St. Petersburg, he traveled to Germany in early August to continue training in Kienbaum. In order to relax from all the exhausting workouts, he began to swim. "That was a lot of fun and really helped me to relax," he said. "I really enjoyed it." For trainer Alexander Zimin, the swimming was a nice break from the training sessions. "It is important to get a rest from time to time," the coach said. "Swimming is very good for Nikolai´s body and his shape." Valuev even brought special flippers to training camp. "They proved helpful," he said with a smile. "But I am still a far cry away from Olympic records."

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Valuev goes swimming?-Fightnews Russian giant Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs), preparing hard for his Aug. 30 showdown with former champ John Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs) in St. Petersburg, has added swimming to his training regimen. After starting his preparations in St. Petersburg, he traveled to Germany in early August to continue training in Kienbaum. In order to relax from all the exhausting workouts, he began to swim. "That was a lot of fun and really helped me to relax," he said. "I really enjoyed it." For trainer Alexander Zimin, the swimming was a nice break from the training sessions. "It is important to get a rest from time to time," the coach said. "Swimming is very good for Nikolai´s body and his shape." Valuev even brought special flippers to training camp. "They proved helpful," he said with a smile. "But I am still a far cry away from Olympic records." Is it true he roams villages in the Russian countryside eating small children and lives in a cave full of human bones?

17y ago

He doesnt look like the 7+ foot man beast that he is.. :S

17y ago

Valuev is gay always such intelligent,,unbiased posts from you. youre pathetic

17y ago

The fuck is he using flippers for? A) His feet already are flippers.. B) Doesn't that make it easier? C) This is a pointless article :lol1: If yourname alone does not generate buzz....then you have to resort to desperate measures to get exposure. The name Valuev has no Value

17y ago

Valuev is gay

17y ago

Nacho_Analstain

BREAKING NEWS. Nikolai Valuevs wife has passed away, At around 1:30 am ... He rolled over. A flat coffin has been sent to her location.

17y ago

Nacho_Analstain

Tuesday BREAKING NEWS. Boxingscene can confirm that Nikolai Valuev just finished having a poo.

17y ago

Nacho_Analstain

Monday BREAKING NEWS. Boxingscene can officially confirm that Nikolai Valuev just had a poo.

17y ago

Nacho_Analstain

The fuck is he using flippers for? A) His feet already are flippers.. B) Doesn't that make it easier? C) This is a pointless article :lol1:

17y ago

recent photo: http://www.swapsale.com/Creature_From_Black_Lagoon_3.jpg LOL Funny shit!

17y ago

recent photo: http://www.swapsale.com/Creature_From_Black_Lagoon_3.jpg LOL .........That **** is classic

17y ago

It probably takes 45 minutes to dry him off afterwards.

17y ago

he needs to add a diet into his training...that guy is huge...

17y ago

maybe the russian navy can use his ass as an anchor.

17y ago