Russian boxer Nikolai Valuev: height and weight, family, children

Famous boxer, the first Russian world champion among professionals was born on August 21, 1973. Kohl Valuev growth at birth was completely normal - 52 cm. However, later on this indicator boy significantly outscored their peers. I wonder what he in his family - the only one who ended up with such a genetic anomaly.

The unusual baby

30-40 centimeters above his high school peers was Valuev. its growth in the first grade was 1 meter 60 centimeters (boy appeared above the class teacher). The sixth boy left behind even high school students: 1 meter 96 centimeters. Nicholas grew up agile, strong, but at the same time calm and kind.

Because of his father loved fishing and accustomed to a lifetime of reading classics. Valuev Jr. always thought my dad unquestioned authority. He was a very good character and good-natured man. He taught his son by example, even in a difficult situation is not going to conflict, with considerable self-irony (in the words of a classic) "ridiculed out of trouble."

An introduction to the sport

In the 80s, many parents send their children to sports clubs. Nicholas began his career in the sport with a basketball, then engaged in athletics. In 7 class guy who has obvious talent, he went to study in Leningrad sports boarding school number 62. Learning and participating in competitions, he became the winner of the USSR championship on a throwing disc.

However, neither the title of honored sports or coaching diploma obtained a future champion in the 90s, did not promise the future champion of any prospects in life.

At this stage Nikolai Valuev happily passed the dangerous temptation (athlete with textured looks doubtful people have tried to involve in the "arrows".) Fortunately, fate soon gave him a real chance to decide in life.

The first class boxing

At the invitation of coach Oleg Shalaev came to boxing section was out of Nikolai Valuev. The growth of an athlete at that time reached its highest point - 2 meters 13 centimeters. It was a basketball player anthropometry rather than a fighter.

Boxing is for a quiet, non-conflictual Man first appeared stress. For Valuev throughout his boxing career has been a significant problem first strike. Coaches have often said to him: "At first you embed, and then you start to fight!" Nikolai Valuev was forced to overcome its own character, learn to defend themselves. The style of his duel began organically "from the defense." Even then, his coach Oleg Shalaeva became clear and will continue to demonstrate a boxing Nikolai. Valuev is always in the ring is different from the spirit of sportsmanship and nezloblivost.

This first stage of his career, made his mark in the life of a future champion. At the first training he was paired with the international master of sports, which is forever "has presented the" champion of the mark - a broken nose. Looking ahead, we say that 11 years of cooperation linked the boxer Nikolai Valuev with a trainer Oleg Shalaev. During this time the newcomer entered the top ten best heavyweights in the world.

In professional boxing

In the first year of their employment by boxing I had to go Nikolai Valuev for his first professional boxing tournament in Germany. However, two days before the fight against heart disease died of his dad. Athlete promised native to devote his first fight his father.

With a resounding victory over the opponent started his career in Russian-professional boxer. On the eve of battle with the experienced John Mortagne (40 professional fights) Nikolai did not sleep, and after the match he had a fever.

In the same year, Nikolai wins silver at the championships in St. Petersburg and Russia. From 1994 to 1996, the athlete spends only five fights in the professional ring, however unimportant, since his opponents - unrated.

About Nikolai Valuev wedding

In 1998, he met his future wife. Accident at the table at the festival in their mutual friends put together. Cheerful girl at the table began to take care of "the greatest fighter in the world," potchuya it is one dish, then the other ... Young people have to meet. At that time, Nicholas lived with his trainer and promoter. Galina he could only meet on Thursday and on weekends.

Valuev's wife with a smile, says that a marriage proposal from her future champion himself, as it were, and did not arrive, instead Nicholas invited her dad to the bath, where said that he would marry his daughter. Coming out of the bath, the men, to the surprise of the ladies began to seriously plan a wedding. By the way, on the second day after the triumph of Nicholas with the father drove off on the hunt ...

Further boxing career

In 1999, after a professional fight with Alexei Osokin, Valuev became the champion of Russia. A June 6, 2000 Nicholas wins title Pan Asian Boxing Association, defeating Ukrainian Yuri Elistratova and defends the title in 2002.

relationships that have passed all tests

2002-2003, have become a real challenge for Valuev family. Because of the position of the then manager Nicholas (he did not release it to the competition) boxer has long remained out of work, a few years they did not have money to buy the things basic necessities. After a couple of months, almost all my friends except a single neighbor, Valuev stopped lending money. It is significant that in all those difficult months of Valuev's wife, Galya, never scolded her husband.

Later, speaking in Germany under the leadership of Vilfirda Sauerland, Nicholas gave debts friends rescued before his family (at that time Nikolai was already first son Grisha),

Professional contract

26.07.2004, the Russian boxer becomes intercontinental champion WBA. I won a clear advantage overshadowed not entirely "clean" a blow on the head of Nicholas Nigerian Bangguo. However, the referee did not notice it.

Soon boxer Nikolai Valuev has signed a contract with the American boxer now. His first championship fight in December 2005, Russian citizen had to be carried out in Germany. A duel in the audience was legendary champion Mohammed Ali.

Russian citizen got heavy and "tough" opponent - John Ruiz, stubbornly opposed him all 12 rounds. It was this battle has its own drama. Nikolai Valuev, being right-handed, fought with unhealed fracture of his right hand. Therefore, fought Russian athlete, in fact, "one left" and, in spite of everything, was able to win on points.

In the future, Russian champion successfully defended three times higher title. However, 14.04.2007, he was selected the Uzbek boxer Ruslan Chagaev.

Then Chagaev is injured and, according to WBA rules, Valuev had to fight to hold a rematch for the title has "interim champion" with John Ruiz. In this fight, held on 30.08.2008, at the Russian confidently won. 20.12.2008, Nicholas defended the title against the eminent contender Evander Holyfield.

In 2009, Valuev has officially received the title of champion in the heavyweight version WBA. 07.11.2009, he loses it, was defeated by Briton David Haye.

During his career in professional boxing boxer Nikolai Valuev has spent half a hundred battles. Of these, 48 won, including becoming a double champion in superheavy weight. Rivals met him different. If the first boxer fights finished in 2 rounds, the professional commitment demanded battle and left injured. It is obvious that in fights with quick and skillful puncher had difficulty Valuev. Height and weight affected the mobility, athlete reaction. Our hero has its own tradition: before the fight Nikolai Valuev invariably went to the small home, to stand at his father's grave.

Why Nikolai left boxing

I ceased to act Mamontov 36 years. For him farewell with the sport was unexpected. In 2009 he ended the 15-year contract with the German promoter Wilfried Sauerland. Athlete troubled knee injury and back.

Boxer Nikolai Valuev, while still in Germany, I decided to go there a thorough medical examination. Suddenly tomography doctors discovered he had a brain tumor, fortunately benign. When the decision to continue boxing career athlete could have been killed, possibly directly to the ring. Nicholas did not feel fear of an uncertain future, it seemed inevitable farewell to sports.

Fortunately, brain surgery was successful.

an MP Valuev

Nikolai Sergeyevich was elected to the State Duma of the Russian Federation people Kuzbass. If you ask his voters: "What strikes the viewer, when behind a podium - Valuev?", "Growth is perhaps" - jokingly replied, but then added that the former champion still has a live contact with their constituents. Indeed, the ex-champion has traveled around the region. He - one of the ten members - is the Kemerovo Region in the State Duma.

Valuev is a member of the Duma Committee on Sports and Youth Policy and is competent in matters in all areas of their work. Also, with an appropriate long-term interests, he is involved in the parliamentary working group on the law on hunting.

Valuev's wife, Galina, jokes that sometimes the kitchen brings the voice of Nikolai on state problems of the people, such as increased fines for driving violations. In the interview, she mischievously assures that will not give "his Kolya" to become a cynic.

Family and Children

The family of the famous champion of three children: son Grisha 2002 2007 daughter Irina, the son of Sergey 2012 birth. Children love Nikolai Valuev father sometimes jokingly calling it Shrek. So once called it, being a little girl, daughter Ira. The situation, I must say, there was quite comical. Once, when the house was attended by guests, she opened her proposed magazine with comic pictures and seeing there a cartoon Shrek, loudly asked her mother: "Who is that? Dad?"

For many Russians, Nikolay Valuev can serve as an example not only an athlete, but also a family man. Eldest son Nikolai Valuev at the weekend takes with him on a fishing trip, as once did his father, which the Green never saw.

Conclusion

This large and very kind person now devotes his time to youth and sports policy of Russia. Former world champion charismatic, but his opinions are weighed and thoroughly. It is popular. They want to see the many eminent agency in its advertising.

Nikolay Valuev does not go abroad to rest, once and for all by choosing to rest the nature of their native land. As a person, he is very popular. Most Russians know which is the world's largest policy Valuev height and weight (213 cm and 160 kg).