
Despite the first loss in his career, Russian Nikolai Valuev is optimistic with optimism at the continuation of his professional career and hopes that after a while he will again apply for the title of world champion. Recall that on Saturday in Stuttgart, Valuev could not protect the title of worldwide champion in heavyweight according to WBA, losing by points Ruslan Chagaeva from Uzbekistan.
“There is no reason to put a cross on myself. I will continue to box and go to rise in the ratings again to claim a title fight,” said the Russian quoted by RIA Novosti citing FightNews.com. “I hope that Ruslan Chagaev will keep his championship as long as I have a second chance to fight him again. Ring ".
There is no doubt that Valuev should follow the new ascent of the Russian boxer to the top, and at the promoters. “It was one of the exciting fights. It was a fight of equal rivals,” said Vilfred Zauerland, organizer of the boxing evening in Stuttgart.
Co-Promoter Valuev Don King is also confident in the successful further career of the Russian. “I am proud of Nikolai, who had a good battle,” he said. “Today David defeated Goliath, and boxing and his lovers remained in the winnings. Nikolai will return and will fight for the championship again.”
For 33-year-old Valuev, the defeat in Stuttgart was the first in a professional career, which began back in 1993. Before that, he won all 46 battles and was close to the "eternal" record of the famous American Rocky Marshiano, who won 49 matches in his career and completed it with the champion.
The 28-year-old “White Tyson” Chagaev does not know the defeats in the professional ring, only one of the 24 battles now completing a technical draw due to the dissection of the opponent. The ex-champion of the world among Chagaev lovers defeated his rivals 17 times by knockout.