VLADIMIR Putin’s shoestring army is struggling to find a uniform big enough after calling up ex-boxer Nikolai Valuev to fight in Ukraine.
The retired giant, 49 – the tallest and heaviest world champion in boxing history – stands at 7ft and wears size 16.5 boots.
Retired heavyweight champ Nikolai Valuev has been called up to fight in Ukraine
The 7ft giant is now an MP for Putin’s United Russia party
Now army quartermasters have the task of trying to find some kit for the man mountain – now a pro-Putin MP.
A Russian TV report on his call-up said: “They’ll have to try hard to find a uniform which fits MP Nikolai Valuev, who’s also received his call-up papers.
“The former boxing world champion is 2m 13cm (7ft) tall. His feet are size 52 (UK size 16.5).”
Jokers online suggested the army should also order an oversized bodybag if he is sent to the “meat grinder” conflict.
One said: “He’s a big target!”
At his peak, he weighed 149kg, or almost 23 and a half stone.
In 2010, Valuev’s doctor said he was treating him for “serious bone and joint problems”
He was forced to undergo two operations that required six months on the sidelines and confirmed in 2013 that medical advice was the main reason he wouldn’t return to the ring.
But that hasn’t stopped Putin’s army from calling him up for the disastrous war in Ukraine.
In an interview with Russian state media last week, he said he had been handed his summons when he was in the Donbas in eastern Ukraine.
Unlike his other parliamentary colleagues, he has been told to go to the military registration and enlistment office.
“In my opinion, everyone has received a summons, I also received a summons,” he told Russian language publication Izvestia. “Will I go? Of course, I will go to the enlistment office now.”
Speaking of his fellow MPs, he said: “My colleagues are good, they were registered for military service in the State Duma and received summons here, but I have to go home.
“I received the summons right before my trip to Donbas, and I was not at home.”
He added: “Next week I will definitely go and report to the enlistment office.”
Valuev competed in the heavyweight category during his 16-year career between 1993 and 2009.
He was World Boxing Association champion between 2005 and 2007, and again in 2009 before his points defeat to 6ft 3in Brit David Haye in the so-called “David Vs Goliath” fight.
After retiring, he went into politics and joined the Russian Duma parliament in 2011 as a member of the Putin-backing United Russia party.
Such was his gargantuan size, a special chair had to be made for him to sit in.
He has also dedicated the past decade to trying to prove the existence of the Russian “Bigfoot”, the Daily Star reports.
Such was his obsession, that he even appeared on the 2013 Channel 4 series “Bigfoot Files” trekking through the Siberian wilderness.
In 2011, he went on a separate mission to try and track down Bigfoot, as reported by an official Russian government press release.
“Valuev did not manage to meet the yeti itself but on the way, he discovered ‘traces’ such as broken tree branches,” it read.
“By the time they reached the cave, the expedition saw gigantic footprints, similar to a human’s.”
It comes after ex-Everton and Russian footballer Diniyar Bilyaletdinov was called up to fight in Ukraine.
The 37-year-old midfielder, who made 59 appearances for the Toffees between 2009 and 2012, last served in the military almost two decades ago.
His dad Rinat confirmed that he had been called up, despite being two years over the official cut-off age for new recruits of 35.
“Diniyar really received a summons,” he told Russian publication sports.ru.
“It is difficult to talk about emotions, because he did not serve, although he did military service, but it was specific, with a sports bias. It was 19 years ago.
“That is, yes, he took the oath, but served in the sports line.
“The law still says – to call people up to 35 years old, and he is 37, so there is some kind of inconsistency here.
“Now he will find out whether this agenda is correct or whether it was sent early. Anything can happen.”
The news follows revelations that staff from Russia’s national football team have refused to turn home from a friendly match in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan.
Hundreds of thousands of young men have tried to flee from Putin’s mobilisation of 300,000 reservists.
Anyone who has done compulsory military service could be drafted.
A forensics team have arrived and have begun their investigations at Whitehills Nature Park.
On Friday, tyrant Vlad officially declare four Ukrainian regions as part of Russia.
It means conscripts can now legally be sent to the war as well as contracted soldiers.
Valuev retired in 2009 after a points defeat to 6ft 3in Brit David Haye
Valuev in the Russian parliament yesterday where he voted in favour of annexing four regions of Ukraine
Frequently Asked Questions
How many punches does a human take to get through a round?
A punch is defined by “a blow delivered using a fist”. Only one punch can be sustained by a human. If someone hits you in your face, it is punching. You can’t hit them/her back. That would be two punches.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing is a sport in which two people fight to knock one another out. They do this by hitting each other in the head and face. The objective of boxing involves hitting your opponent as hard, but not causing any injury. To achieve this, both boxers should be able to throw punches with high velocity. They should also have excellent hand-eye coordination.
What are the main types of boxing glove?
There are three main types for boxing gloves: mitts or fingerless mitts. Mitten gloves have padding around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts don’t have any padding around your knuckles but still cover your fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding throughout the entire hand.
The mitten is used to punch or hit with the fist. Fingerless mitt gloves, also known as fingerless mitts, are used to punch or strike with the index finger’s knuckle. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
What is the difference of a left-hook and a right-cross?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
A left hook is thrown facing the opponent with the back hand. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
A right cross can be thrown with the palm facing towards the opponent’s face, and the elbow straight. The opponent is facing the wrist.
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They use protective equipment, such as mouthpieces, nose guards, shin protectors, elbow pads knee pads, waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
Boxing’s fundamental skills are:
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination may have multiple parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. When he’s hit, he raises his right leg and runs away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly means you hit your opponent directly with your forearm. While indirectly, it means you hit him with another section of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. There are many stances available to boxers. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Spare parts
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
