Valuev himself strode into the gym recently during his triumphant return to Russia after the title bout, in which he defeated American John Ruiz on a controversial decision in Berlin to become the tallest (7 feet) and heaviest (323 pounds) world champion in history. He’s so big he usually steps into the ring over the top rope …

I’m guessing Valuev is the guy on the left. He reminds me of another boxer I used to go toe-to-toe with as a youth.