Nikolai Valuev Defeats John Ruiz By Split-Decision, Wins Title

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Berlin, Germany - At Max-Schmeling Halle, a heavyweight rematch saw seven-foot Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs) pull out a split-decision over John Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) to capture the vacant WBA heavyweight title, making Valuev a two-time heavyweight champion. The scores were 114-113 for John Ruiz, 116-113 for Valuev and 116-111 for Valuev. [details]

[Joe2608]

I'm just glad it's over!

[ricky1978]

John Ruiz should ****ing retire!!!!

[internetworld7]

It sounds like there wasn't too much hugging which is unusual for a Ruiz fight.