Nikolai Valuev vs John Ruiz II
On August 30, 2008, Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs) and John Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBA heavyweight world titles. The vacant WBA heavyweight title is also on the line.
Valuev vs Ruiz II Stats
Nikolai Valuev is coming in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 69% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Siarhei Liakhovich, 6 months and 14 days ago. John Ruiz is on a 2-fight win streak with a 56% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Jameel McCline, 5 months and 22 days ago.
Valuev vs Ruiz II Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Nikolai Valuev at 99-1 winning odds. John Ruiz really doesn't have much to present against Valuev.
Valuev vs Ruiz II Result
Nikolai Valuev defeated John Ruiz via unanimous decision in the rematch. Valuev improves his record to 49-1, while Ruiz adds a loss to his record at 43-8-1.