Boxing Guide: Every World Heavyweight Champion between 1885-2024

Nikolai Valuev, 2005-2007

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Standing at a height of 2.13 metres (7 ft) and weighing 149 kilograms (328 lb) Nikoalai Valuev is best known for his intimidating stature. In fact, the Russian is the tallest and heaviest world champion in boxing history.

Nikolai Valuev won the WBA heavyweight title twice between 2005 and 2009. The first time he defeated John Ruiz via majority decision back in 2005 and defended it three times.