Translated material
Nikolai Valuev lost in front of a fight with Chagaev
On the eve of the German Stuttgart, the final press conference of the participants in the title battle according to the WBA in heavyweight weight between the Russian champion Nikolai Valuev and the contender from Uzbekistan Ruslan Chagaev was held.
The fight between them will take place on Saturday April 14, but now the fighters are trying to convince the audience that they are in excellent shape and are completely ready for the upcoming battle, reports Pro-box.ru . “I began preparations immediately after the battle with Jamil Maclay,” Valuev noted. “We spent a lot of time, and I am ready very well.”
The promoter Nikolai Wilfried Zauerland is also convinced of his ward. “He will have the lowest weight over the past few years,” the specialist testifies. “This indicates what intensity he trained with. I have no doubt in his victory.”
The coach of Nikolai Valuyev, Manvel Gabrielyan, said that Nikolai was preparing for battle in the same way as for any other. “All Nikolai’s rivals are less than him in any case,” said Gabrielyan. “Therefore, there is no need to change something. We do not care about the big or small opponent.”
Chagaev, in turn, also noted that for him it does not matter the opponent’s size and that he just has the goal he goes to is to become the world champion in the heavyweight weight category.
Coach Chagaev Michael Timm before the battle does not give any chance to Nikolai Valuev. “For sparring, we called half the team of the National Basketball Association,” the mentor joked. “So wait for twelve rounds of long and heavy battle.”
A little late for a press conference from the airport, Propromoter Valuev Don King noted that the upcoming battle would be amazing. “It will be an incredible fight,” King said. “I believe in Nikolai, he is the eighth miracle of the light. He is a giant with a giant heart.”
The championship match between Valuev and Chagaev will be broadcast in 64 countries on all continents. In Russia, it can be seen on the channels of DTV and Viasat Sport.