Undefeated WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev goes for win #47

**USA LOVES THE KLITSCHKOS** · 03-07-2007 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Lords Gym

His height makes for an awkward watch.. And yeah sure he is going to pose problems for fighters. anyone he fights will have to break form just to try and reach him . I feel that he is just too big for boxing, I think he is an accident waiting to happen.. when he fall it will be hard , in the mean time his huge size advantage could end up injuring smaller opponents , that being said there is a side show quality about him , no doubt he will keep the interest of the novice fight fan . Look at photos of him and the next opponent.. it’s a F****** joke ! .. 7'4 350 lbs .. please. that’s just ridiculous !

Photo: Andreas Rosar

LOL Just look at him as a stretched Butterbean (Eric Esch)

**Tysonbruno** · 03-07-2007 04:15 PM

As soon as he fights someone who can unload on him he gets knocked out someone who is 6ft 4 plus Mcline were'nt doing bad till his knee went

**Memphis** · 03-07-2007 04:49 PM

Im with you on this one Wack, you knew that already. Valuev aint great but he isnt as bad as some people would make out. When you take into acount his size he really shouldnt be as good as he is, technically he isnt bad. Sam Peter gets a heap of praise for winning fights and giving Wlad a decent arguement whilst not being the polished article, why cant Valuev get props for being pretty decent whilst being that size? There is a train of thought that says once a fighter passes a certain size threshold it starts to work against him, Valuev breaks that 'rule' probably due to his past exploits as an athelete (shotput/discus and handball)

**cockey cockney** · 03-07-2007 05:23 PM

I dont believe in him period. Now i mite come across a hater, and probly coz i am if im being honest, but i just don't think being outboxed by John Ruiz when your like 2 foot taller as being acceptable! I dont see ONE outstanding fighter on his record....i dont consider Wlad outstanding in a all time sense, but rite now hes the outstanding name and IMO fighting him hands Valuev loss #1.

**petenice** · 03-07-2007 06:03 PM

I think Valuev is a decent fighter but if he breaks Marciano's record that would be a disgrace for boxing. Sam Peter or Klitchko would tune him up.

**boozeboxer** · 03-07-2007 06:33 PM

Does Landmine not feel the need to show up since everyone is letting Valuev off easy?!?!

**The Promoter** · 03-07-2007 07:30 PM

One thing that is absolutely amazing about Valuev is his physical conditioning...His punch output is excellent, no stamina issues...and he never seems to come down with the physical injuries athletes his size always seem to have...I just don't get this guy

As far as his skills well nothing great, he seems to fight "small" fighting down to his opponents height which will one day get him in trouble...but otherwise decent. I'd really like to see him fight either Klitschko which would be revealing for both sides..