Nikolai Valuev, towering at an imposing 6ft 11 (210.8 cm), dominated the heavyweight boxing division as "The Beast from the East," his extraordinary height providing unmatched reach and presence in the ring.
This massive stature was central to his career highlights, including becoming the WBA heavyweight champion and leveraging his physical advantages in key bouts against top contenders.
Transitioning from boxing, the Russian giant founded the Nikolay Valuev Boxing School in 2009 and entered politics, forever embodying the image of a colossal fighter.