- My Account
- Logout
- Register
- Login
'Vicious' Chagaev vanquishes giant Valuev
Related Articles
15 April 2007
The Uzbek fighter was too tough for his seven foot Russian opponent in Stuttgart tonight, who toiled despite his considerable height and weight advantage.
Scroll down to read more:
One judge called the fight a draw but Chagaev got the verdict of the other two officials by a 115-113 and 117-111 margin.
Valuev was generous in defeat and did not contest the decision.
"The verdict is right," said the Russian. "I have always been diplomatic towards my opponents and the better fighter won tonight.
Scroll down to read more:
"I made a lot of mistakes. He deserved to win, that's the truth, but I will come back."
Chagaev was elated with the win, saying: "I have accomplished my goal.
"Lots of journalists said I had no chance because he is so big and tall, but I proved them wrong. I am small but I am vicious."
Comments
Top stories in Sport
Top stories in Sport
-
Locked up and banned: The Tube drunk whose vile racist rant was caught on film (video)
-
British housewife facing FIRING SQUAD over Bali drugs smuggling charge was 'neighbour from hell' -
London 2012 Olympics: Raising the bar and the Games haven't even started yet. Price of toasting Team GB is £6 a pint! -
Video: Intruder bursts into Leveson Inquiry to brand Tony Blair a war criminal -
Ken Clarke: Tories demanding EU poll are extreme nationalists
-
First victory for campaign to save famous pie and mash shop -
'Normal' clothes inspire new designer at Central Saint Martins fashion show -
Usain Bolt is quick to tell fans he’ll be lightning fast again -
Invasion of the book snatchers: Brent Council sneaks into Kensal Rise library at 2am to strip it bare -
Video: Is this the World's most OTT marriage proposal? Hilarious film
The O2
Check out the cool stuff happening under our tent such as the hottest gigs, comedy, sport, films, clubs, bars, restaurants and much more.
A home to be proud of with Halifax
Download the Halifax's brilliant, free new Home Finder app, and take all the pain out of finding your dream home.
Can you imagine a career in teaching?
Be inspired to teach - let real teachers show you how rewarding the job can be.
Playing a game-changing role during the Games
Cisco is providing the solutions for London 2012's complex IT needs.
Win a Silverstone track day with Zantac 75
Feel the burn of a different kind - 20 Silverstone motoring experiences to be won
Celebrate with MARTINI®
This weekend toast one royal with another and make your Jubilee sparkle with a MARTINI Royale.
Reader Offers email A fantastic selection of
offers, giveaways and
promotions.
Hulk to Chelsea is '90 per cent done'
TV Baftas - in pictures