I don't think Valuev ever intends to take on a legit heavyweight....and by legit I mean a top tier opponent.

I still honestly think that Evander Holyfield is next on his list and if not him then FRES OQUENDO...both guys are chinny of late, they look sloppy, they have little power, they are not especially big heavyweights,....the facts point to that fight being a stepping stone to a WBA title shot.