Nikolai Valuev vs. Evander Holyfield (six rounds apiece). The decision was controversial, with veteran announcer Nick Charles stating "That is the worst display of officiating I have ever seen." ESPN's Dan Rafael wrote "you can make more of a legitimate argument that Holyfield won all 12 rounds than you can make one that Valuev claimed at least seven to take the fight." Valuev would go on to face former unified cruiserweight champion David Haye, losing via a majority decision and retiring three days later. Holyfield would continue on for three more fights before finally retiring just before he turned 50, therefore this fight marked the
Maxim Vlasov (boxer) Baltic title at light heavyweight. Maxim Vlasov (boxer) Maxim Sergeyevich Vlasov (; born September 11, 1986) is a Russian professional boxer in the cruiserweight division. As of February 2018 he is ranked #3 in the world in the cruiserweight division by the WBA, WBC and WBO. On June 18, 2010 Vlasov beat veteran Jerson Ravelo by third round T.K.O. On February 25, 2011 Vlasov suffered his first loss against Isaac Chilemba. He knocked the Malawian down twice in the 8th round. Despite this Chilemba was able to win the fight on points. Vlasov has been ranked #10 by the WBC