At Rosemont, Ill., Russia’s Nikolay Valuev takes on American Monte Barrett for Valuev's WBA heavyweight title. Valuev, called the “Russian Giant” because he stands 7-feet tall and weighs 320 pounds, is the tallest heavyweight champion in history. Valuev (44-0, 32 KOs) won the title from John Ruiz in December 2005 with a unanimous decision. He has since made one defense, beating Owen Beck by TKO. "I have fought 44 times and have always gone back to my motherland in St. Petersburg a winner,” said Valuev, who is a sportsbook favorite for this bout. Barrett (31-4, 17 KOs) has yet to have a career-defining victory. He will give up 9 inches in height to Valuev and will be a huge underdog play for boxing bettors. “I am hungry and focused. I'm 225 pounds right now, and my heart is 224 of it," Barrett said.
I could almost go as far to say that this Nikolay Valuev is "THE REAL LIFE IVAN DRAGO"... HE IS VERY BIG... HE IS VERY STRONG... AND DAMN IT... there needs to be some kind of Rocky Balboa character to beat this "GIANT!!!"
barrett will win-my assumption is that at 7ft, 320 Valuev will get tired, stop using his height advantage and get caught. Wasnt' MB getting beaten up by Klitschko and then take the victory(?).
barrett will win-my assumption is that at 7ft, 320 Valuev will get tired, stop using his height advantage and get caught. Wasnt' MB getting beaten up by Klitschko and then take the victory(?).
Barret lost to Klitschko. He was down like 5 times. I think Valuev is gonna KO him in inder 6 rounds.
Do you get HBO ? Are you gonna watch this? Adamek vs Briggs II is on the undercard & the 1st fight was great.
That Russian guy is way too big... but if people can kick Primo Carnera's ass... I'm guessing that they can kick this guys ass! Interesting to note that he has had "ONLY" 44 Professional Fights ever since 1993... he has been around for quite some time... and now there's a hell of a lot of hype... 2 BIG!!!
Nikolay will try to continue with the hegemony of russian boxers in this categories(CMB, AMB, FIB and OMB) . We can't forget that. Even he is way too strong and his only presence is really outstanding; Some say, now that i've been reading, that Heavyweight fights are wacked and that Nikolay is an example of why is like that. Some say he lacks skills and he has been winning only because of his physical attributes. Now, in the other side, we have to take into consideration, the"gold era" of heavyweight fights are gone for the moment. At least for myself, (that's the way I look at it). In the other hand, I would love to see Barret winning. I must say, I think he has much more skill than Nikolay. It;s going to be fun, after all. I bet on Barret...
Nikolay will try to continue with the hegemony of russian boxers in this categories(CMB, AMB, FIB and OMB) . We can't forget that. Even he is way too strong and his only presence is really outstanding; Some say, now that i've been reading, that Heavyweight fights are wacked and that Nikolay is an example of why is like that. Some say he lacks skills and he has been winning only because of his physical attributes. Now, in the other side, we have to take into consideration, the"gold era" of heavyweight fights are gone for the moment. At least for myself, (that's the way I look at it). In the other hand, I would love to see Barret winning. I must say, I think he has much more skill than Nikolay. It;s going to be fun, after all. I bet on Barret...
White Tyson !My respect to you! Russia really worth to be LOVED ! That’s amazing country!!! If you would have a chance just visit it.
Valuev,Lyachovich,Klichko,Maskaev and Great IBRAGIMOV they are the best at the moment and that’s truth. Everyone who knows history of this Great Country would be agree with me.Our people have suffered a lot to be weak. That’s why we are not only strong but we also have big soul and hearts.And also notice that Russian fighters never show off before the fight.
My congratulations to Nikolay Valuev. Well done. Good fight.
Best regards!
Nikolay Valuev vs Monte Barrett.
Now, in the other side, we have to take into consideration, the"gold era" of heavyweight fights are gone for the moment. At least for myself, (that's the way I look at it). In the other hand, I would love to see Barret winning. I must say, I think he has much more skill than Nikolay. It;s going to be fun, after all. I bet on Barret...
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