Valuev, Holyfield work out in Switzerland

15/12/2008

Valuev, Holyfield work out in Switzerland

Press Release: Evander Holyfield believes he will beat Nikolai Valuev and become the oldest heavyweight champion of all time. The living legend will try to deprive the Russian Giant of his WBA title when he comes face-to-face with him in Zurich on Saturday night. “I am in great shape,” Holyfield said during today's media work-out at the Swissotel. “There have been many great fighters in the history of boxing but nobody managed to win the heavyweight title at the age of 46. I will try to accomplish that.” Holyfield would not disclose his plans for Saturday. “Valuev might have same advantages, but there are also some things that will be working in my favor.” Unlike Holyfield, who took his time to warm up, hit the pads and do shadow boxing, Valuev did not spent much time in the ring today. After some light stretching and shadow boxing, he was done, hinting that he prefers to do most of his training work in the evening hours. The Russian Giant is full of respect for his famous opponent. “He is very experienced,” Valuev lauded. “I will not underestimate him and I am fully aware that I need to perform very well to beat him. But as you can see I am highly concentrated. I believe I have done everything I need to do in order to leave the ring victorious on Saturday night.” The broadcast  is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports on pay-per-view via iN Demand and TVN for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.