Tyrant Putin 's henchman, once celebrated as the towering 'Beast from the East' in the boxing ring, has seamlessly transitioned from sports to the political arena, becoming a staunch supporter of Vladimir Putin's administration.Standing at a formidable 7ft, Valuev's journey from heavyweight champion to Russian MP has been marked by unwavering loyalty to the Kremlin and a readiness to serve his nation, both in parliament and on the battlefield. Nikolai Valuev's boxing career reached its zenith in 2009 when he faced Britain's David Haye in a much-anticipated bout that was billed as David vs Goliath. Despite his imposing stature and weight of a staggering 316 pounds, Valuev suffered a defeat, leading to his retirement from professional boxing later that year. However, his departure from the sport paved the way for a new chapter in politics. Chillingly, the lawmaker revealed late last year he was upset Great Britain still existed - saying there would be less problems in the world if it didn't. 'If you imagine that in any of the past six centuries, the British Isles suddenly sank into the ocean, then for the rest of the world, indeed, there would be fewer problems for a certain time,' he said. He added, in warning, if Britain no longer existed 'others will take the place that becomes vacant.'
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