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Holyfield eyes fight with Valuev
Veteran Evander Holyfield wants a shot at Russia's new giant WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev.
The 43-year-old American, a former undisputed world heavyweight champion, said he was undaunted by Valuev's hulking 7ft, 24st frame.
"I'm hoping that I get the opportunity to fight him," Holyfield told BBC Radio Five Live. "It would be a good show.
"The art of the game of boxing is not so much the size but what you can do with what God's given you."
Valuev became the tallest and heaviest champion in boxing history with a controversial points win over WBA heavyweight holder John Ruiz on Sunday.
But the 6ft 2in Holyfield, who beat Mike Tyson twice in 1996 and 1997, believes he can overcome the significant height advantage.
"You can be big but if you can't fight, you don't have the punch or don't have the skills that are necessary then you're just another fighter," he said.
"It's obvious that he'll get tired if you move a lot. I should have faster hands so I should be able to dot in and dot out and hit him with a lot of punches.
"He could throw one hard shot and that could be it - but you've got to not let him hit you and you've got to hit him."
Holyfield was put on a medical suspension after losing his last fight against Larry Donald in November 2004 - his fifth defeat in his last eight bouts.
But despite earning an estimated $150m (£80m) in the ring during a 20-year career, the four-time heavyweight champion is determined to bow out of the sport on a high note.
"The most important thing is finishing properly," he said.
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Oh my ****ing godness.. Holyfield is a legend! If he fights Valuev he will most likely lose against the worst heavyweight champion ever.. why is he doing this? He is my alltime favorite fighter and it hurts to see his recent career decisions
Holyfield eyes fight with Valuev
Veteran Evander Holyfield wants a shot at Russia's new giant WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev.
The 43-year-old American, a former undisputed world heavyweight champion, said he was undaunted by Valuev's hulking 7ft, 24st frame.
"I'm hoping that I get the opportunity to fight him," Holyfield told BBC Radio Five Live. "It would be a good show.
"The art of the game of boxing is not so much the size but what you can do with what God's given you."
Valuev became the tallest and heaviest champion in boxing history with a controversial points win over WBA heavyweight holder John Ruiz on Sunday.
But the 6ft 2in Holyfield, who beat Mike Tyson twice in 1996 and 1997, believes he can overcome the significant height advantage.
"You can be big but if you can't fight, you don't have the punch or don't have the skills that are necessary then you're just another fighter," he said.
"It's obvious that he'll get tired if you move a lot. I should have faster hands so I should be able to dot in and dot out and hit him with a lot of punches.
"He could throw one hard shot and that could be it - but you've got to not let him hit you and you've got to hit him."
Holyfield was put on a medical suspension after losing his last fight against Larry Donald in November 2004 - his fifth defeat in his last eight bouts.
But despite earning an estimated $150m (£80m) in the ring during a 20-year career, the four-time heavyweight champion is determined to bow out of the sport on a high note.
"The most important thing is finishing properly," he said.
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Oh my ****ing godness.. Holyfield is a legend! If he fights Valuev he will most likely lose against the worst heavyweight champion ever.. why is he doing this? He is my alltime favorite fighter and it hurts to see his recent career decisions
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