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
T. J. Wilson (boxer) 2000. He beat 1999 national champion Calvin Brock in the Olympic qualification, too, but lost the rematch 5:6 again having to settle for alternate. He also beat Dominic Guinn in the amateurs. He turned pro afterwards but suffered a major disappointment getting knocked out by clubfighter Willie Chapman. In 2007 he knocked out undefeated prospect Travis Walker in just 15 seconds. He lost the rematch by knockout. As of February 2008 Wilson's professional record was 12-2 with 8 knockouts. T. J. Wilson (boxer) T. J. Edward Wilson (born February 13, 1975) is an American heavyweight boxer who won the U.S.