Nikolai Valuev Beats Sergei Liakhovich

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• Filed under: Nikolai Valuev, sergei liakhovich
• Date: Feb 17,2008

Just like the millions watching on TV, Wilfried Sauerland could not believe his eyes. “Not in my wildest dreams would I have expected something like that,” the manager enthused following the Russian Giant´s shut-out victory over highly-rated ex-champ Sergey Liakhovich. “He finally showed what he is capable of doing. That was the best Valuev ever.” In a WBA eliminator in Nurnberg, the biggest and tallest champion of all time jabbed his way to a unanimous decision against a quality opponent. Valuev won every single round on all three scorecards (120-108, 120-108, 120-107). “I am very pleased with my performance,” he said. “I really wanted the rematch with Chagaev. I am looking forward to it.” Read the rest of this entry »

Fighters who lost their “0” in 2007: Who Bounces Back and who Falls Flat in 08”

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• Filed under: Mikkel Kessler, Nikolai Valuev
• Date: Jan 12,2008

By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com

Maybe it’s due to the physicality of the sport, or the manner in which fighters are beaten between the ropes, whatever it is one loss in boxing can be more damaging to an athlete than in any other sport.

If Roger Federer drops a match he was heavily favored to win, or Tiger Woods fails to win a tournament that everyone knows he should have, sports fans collectively assume that these highly skilled pros will resume their winning ways the very next chance they get. Whether it’s an individual or team sport a loss is simply viewed as a bump in the road, something to learn from, after all nobody is perfect right? In fact often times a loss is viewed as beneficial to a team or individuals’ growth and the rectification of flaws can help strengthen prior short comings. Read the rest of this entry »