Russian Nikolai Valuev, who is 213cm tall, lands a punch on American Monte Barrett in the first round of the WBA World Heavyweight Championship boxing match in Rosemont, Illinois.

Oh my gosh, I think we've finally found Sasquatch (sorry, couldn't resist),

That poor 'little guy' never stood a chance. I for one would have run the other way.

Congratulations?

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I didn't even know Russian women were allowed to box...

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Aleksandr Vladimirovich Povetkin (Russian: Александр Владимирович Поветкин; born in Kursk, Russia on September 2, 1979) is a Russian boxer.






The International Boxing Federation's top fighter, Russia’s Aleksandr Povetkin, faces Taurus ‘The Bull’ Sykes from New York on July 19. At stake is a chance for a shot at the world heavyweight title, currently held by Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko.
Povetkin, aka "The Russian Knight", turned pro only three years ago shortly after winning Olympic gold in Sydney. Since then, his career has been on a near vertical climb.

The 28-year-old has won all 15 of his fights, 11 by knockout.

The boxer and his management think the time has come to challenge Wladimir Klitschko for his world title. If all goes according to plan, the bout will take place in November.
But before that he will have to defeat Taurus "The Bull" Sykes from Brooklyn.
Povetkin believes this will be an interesting fight.

”Every time I step into the ring, I'm calm and only think about winning. This fight is more like a practice ahead of the bout against Klitschko. The fight's in my hometown so support will be huge,” he said.

READ MORE - RussiaToday : Sports : Boxing: Povetkin fights for title shot

Did you ever notice that the eastern boxer only win when they are twice the size of the westerner. Its not the size of the dog in the fight. Its the size of the fight in the dog. And mongrels are the toughest of all. Purebreds break down easily.

My Dad's bigger 'n yer dad,
My Dad's bigger 'n yorn
My Dad wears a three piece suit,
Yawrses draws 'er torn.

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Well, can you find a big man in America to put him in the ring?
How about Shaquille O'neal?

Speaking of Aleksandr Povetkin, he is not that big and tall:







Sykes who hails from Brooklyn is nicknamed "The Bull", due to his first name turned pro in 1998. He lost his 13th fight to unbeaten Owen Beck but that remained his only blemish on his record for a while in that he beat the likes of Israel Garcia (record 10-0), Charles Hatcher (15-2), Talmadge Griffis (21-1-3) and Sherman Williams to climb up the ladder. He drew with former Cruiser title holder Imamu Mayfield then beat Jovo Pudar (21-1) and even fringe contender Friday Ahunanya (20-2-1) in 2005. His only problem was his lack of power as only 7 of his first 25 wins have come the short route.

Undefeated KO artist Samuel Peter was the first to knock him out but lightly regarded southpaw Derek Bryant (18-4-1) also scored a TKO effectively ending any hopes of becoming a contender.

Former two-time heavyweight champ Hasim Rahman beat him in a 10-round decision.