Nikolai Valuev 7 November 2009, billed as "'David vs. Goliath"', Valuev faced off against former unified and lineal cruiserweight champion David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs) at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung in Nuremberg. Valuev lost on points (114–114, 116–112, 116–112). Valuev announced his retirement from boxing in a Russian newspaper three days after the loss to Haye on 10 November 2009. In 2010, Valuev's doctor went on record saying that he is treating Valuev for "serious bone and joint problems". Valuev underwent two operations that required at least six months on the sidelines. Valuev confirmed in 2013 that medical advice was one of
Jack Bartholomew (boxer) of his life. Jack Bartholomew (boxer) Jack "Barty" Bartholomew, (1763-1803) in Brentford, Middlesex, England. Jack was a bare-knuckle boxer in England and reigned as Bare Knuckle Heavyweight Champion of England from 1797-1800. There is significant ambiguity concerning the personal details of Bartholomew's life. Some details have been uncovered through public service records and source interpretation by the IBRO's historian Jan Skotnicki What is known is that Jack was a market gardener by trade. Bartholomew defeated Tom Owen, the previous heavyweight champion on 22 August 1797 to become champion. The bout lasted thirty minutes and took place in Moulsey Hurst, England.