Nikolai Valuev

[jessi]

I know he announced his retirement shortly after the Haye defeat, but just wondered if there was any rumors of a comeback ?
Just seemed to vanish ! He wasn't that old was he ?
Also supprised he never thought one or both of the klitscho's !

[jameswilson]

I know he announced his retirement shortly after the Haye defeat, but just wondered if there was any rumors of a comeback ?
Just seemed to vanish ! He wasn't that old was he ?
Also supprised he never thought one or both of the klitscho's !

I'd imagine that Bernd Boente found a way to make him an offer he couldn't accept. And for anyone saying Valuev got offered several million, I'd say that if the offer didn't have shit loads of the Klitschko's usual caveats added in to that offer it would probably have been accepted.

[ILikeBeer]

Do we really want to see Valuev back that badly?

[Terrrrry]

Do we really want to see Valuev back that badly?

No.

[orbtastic]

Due to his genetic condition, doesn't he have some sort of ongoing issue with his bones? His shoulder specifically? I thought that's why he retired.

[keithmoonhangover]

I know he announced his retirement shortly after the Haye defeat, but just wondered if there was any rumors of a comeback ?
Just seemed to vanish ! He wasn't that old was he ?
Also supprised he never thought one or both of the klitscho's !

I'd imagine that Bernd Boente found a way to make him an offer he couldn't accept. And for anyone saying Valuev got offered several million, I'd say that if the offer didn't have shit loads of the Klitschko's usual caveats added in to that offer it would probably have been accepted.

He was offered $2.5 million and accepted it.... Fact.

[iamasadlittleboy]

Don King.

[jessi]

I know he announced his retirement shortly after the Haye defeat, but just wondered if there was any rumors of a comeback ?
Just seemed to vanish ! He wasn't that old was he ?
Also supprised he never thought one or both of the klitscho's !

I'd imagine that Bernd Boente found a way to make him an offer he couldn't accept. And for anyone saying Valuev got offered several million, I'd say that if the offer didn't have shit loads of the Klitschko's usual caveats added in to that offer it would probably have been accepted.

He was offered $2.5 million and accepted it.... Fact.

So why didn't the fight happen then ?

[keithmoonhangover]

He was offered $2.5 million and accepted it.... Fact.

So why didn't the fight happen then ?[/quote]

You'll have to ask Mr Valuev that one mate.

[jameswilson]

You'll have to ask Mr Valuev that one mate.

Ah ok. So you state something and end it with the word 'fact' as if this makes your' argument more valid. When in fact you don't know Valuev or the Klitschko's representatives, weren't present at the negotiations or alleged signing of contracts that took place between the 2, and just decided to believe some crap you read on a website or in a newspaper as if it was gospel.

[keithmoonhangover]

You'll have to ask Mr Valuev that one mate.

Ah ok. So you state something and end it with the word 'fact' as if this makes your' argument more valid. When in fact you don't know Valuev or the Klitschko's representatives, weren't present at the negotiations or alleged signing of contracts that took place between the 2, and just decided to believe some crap you read on a website or in a newspaper as if it was gospel.

Calm down mate. Valuev stated publicly he had accepted the offer.

[jameswilson]

You'll have to ask Mr Valuev that one mate.

Ah ok. So you state something and end it with the word 'fact' as if this makes your' argument more valid. When in fact you don't know Valuev or the Klitschko's representatives, weren't present at the negotiations or alleged signing of contracts that took place between the 2, and just decided to believe some crap you read on a website or in a newspaper as if it was gospel.

Calm down mate. Valuev stated publicly he had accepted the offer.

I hadn't seen that quote so fair enough. But he didn't state why it didn't happen?

[keithmoonhangover]

I hadn't seen that quote so fair enough. But he didn't state why it didn't happen?

I didn't hear anything and haven't found anything since. There was talk that it was because he was hunting for the Yeti and also talk of surgery, but I never found anything concrete. The fact that he hasn't fough since might indicate that it was sometthing to do with his health concerns. But like I said, you'll have to ask him.

[Peter Parker]

I know he announced his retirement shortly after the Haye defeat, but just wondered if there was any rumors of a comeback ?
Just seemed to vanish ! He wasn't that old was he ?
Also supprised he never thought one or both of the klitscho's !

Please no

[gobbles]

He had an operation on his arm soon after Haye. Think he had bad back trouble too. Better to get out rather than be forced out. Isn't he in Parliament now?

[TopGun]

Isn't he doing Panto in Brighton this year. Jack and the beanstalk isn't it?

On that note, does anyone know where you can get tickets?

[SteveDow]

For a man so huge, Valuev's lack of punch power always utterly amazed me. He seemed totally feather fisted and I can never remember him actually knocking someone clean out.

[TopGun]

For a man so huge, Valuev's lack of punch power always utterly amazed me. He seemed totally feather fisted and I can never remember him actually knocking someone clean out.

I think his main/only asset was his size Steve. Just because you are big doesn't always mean you can punch hard. He was not a natural athlete or boxer. Just massive, and anyone that big is hard to hit or get near to without getting countered. Also he was in a division at probably the weakest point in HW history. Once a good boxer got in the ring with him to nulfy his height (David Haye) then he was never going to win. If Haye was the same height as Valuev then it wouldn't last more than 3 rounds!

[SteveDow]

For a man so huge, Valuev's lack of punch power always utterly amazed me. He seemed totally feather fisted and I can never remember him actually knocking someone clean out.

I think his main/only asset was his size Steve. Just because you are big doesn't always mean you can punch hard. He was not a natural athlete or boxer. Just massive, and anyone that big is hard to hit or get near to without getting countered. Also he was in a division at probably the weakest point in HW history. Once a good boxer got in the ring with him to nulfy his height (David Haye) then he was never going to win. If Haye was the same height as Valuev then it wouldn't last more than 3 rounds!

I agree that his size was his only real asset but if someone who weighs 23 stone punches with correct technique, biologically/physiologically he should be able to crack with real power. I appreciate that his technique was probably the problem but nevertheless...

[Karl Jade]

Valuev's hand were far too slow for him to be considered a power puncher.

[HomicideHenry]

I would imagine due to his obvious acromegaly that his joints simply couldn't handle the stress of prize fighting. When he first started fighting he didn't wear knee pads, etc. Near the end he was as mobile as a skyscraper. I think in alot of ways he was better than what critics said of him, but because of his size it was hard to not look at him as a novelty. That being said, imho, I think Ruiz and Holyfield did beat him.

[gobbles]

I would imagine due to his obvious acromegaly that his joints simply couldn't handle the stress of prize fighting. When he first started fighting he didn't wear knee pads, etc. Near the end he was as mobile as a skyscraper. I think in alot of ways he was better than what critics said of him, but because of his size it was hard to not look at him as a novelty. That being said, imho, I think Ruiz and Holyfield did beat him.

First fight Ruiz might have won, second fight was an easy win for Valuev. Thought Valuev beat Holyfield comfortably too

[JamesH]

I thought he got a hard time considering the lack of talent in the division generally. Massive size advantage which turned out to be a hinderance for him. Neat boxing skills, not outstanding, but neat.

[Karl Jade]

I would imagine due to his obvious acromegaly that his joints simply couldn't handle the stress of prize fighting. When he first started fighting he didn't wear knee pads, etc. Near the end he was as mobile as a skyscraper. I think in alot of ways he was better than what critics said of him, but because of his size it was hard to not look at him as a novelty. That being said, imho, I think Ruiz and Holyfield did beat him.

First fight Ruiz might have won, second fight was an easy win for Valuev. Thought Valuev beat Holyfield comfortably too

Holyfield beat him easily, man.

[rhino222]

he was/is an average fighter who made the most of his physique, this took him to world championship level and made him a pocketful of dough. well done Nikolai... you batted above your average. a bit like carlos wigan/fat git and the bird he 'trombones'....