Nikolay Valuev vs. Taras Bidenko

Nikolai Valuev beat Taras Bidenko by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2002-07-21
• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Referee: Kwang Soo Kim
• Judge: Michael Lee 118-111
• Judge: Kwan Ho Jang 117-111
• Judge: Moo Hong Moon 116-112

Highlights of this bout can be seen on youtube. In round 11, the inexperienced and unknown Bidenko, behind on points, moved forward with effective jab combinations and battered Valuev throughout the round, including a nine punch combination that had Valuev in serious trouble. Despite having only three fights experience coming into this bout, and facing a height, reach and weight advantage, Bidenko remained competitive throughout this twelve round bout, and with a good defense, effective jab and foot movement was not hurt or in trouble at any time.