Nikolai Valuev
Nikolai Sergeyevich Valuev (vah-LOO-yeff, Russian: Никола́й Серге́евич Валу́ев, IPA: [vɐˈlujɪf]; born 21 August 1973) is a Russian politician and former professional boxer. He competed in boxing from 1993 to 2009, and held the WBA heavyweight title twice between 2005 and 2009. Standing at a height of 2.13 metres (7 ft) and a peak weight of 149 kilograms (328 lb), Valuev is best known for being the tallest and heaviest world champion in boxing history.
Nikolai Valuev Никола́й Валу́ев | |
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Valuev in 2018 | |
| Member of the State Duma | |
| Assumed office 21 December 2011 | |
| Boxing career | |
| Born | 21 August 1973 Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
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| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) |
| Reach | 216 cm (85 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 53 |
| Wins | 50 |
| Wins by KO | 34 |
| Losses | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
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