WBA ask judges to review bout tape in Valuev vs Holyfield

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is to investigate Nikolay Valuev’s victory over Evander Holyfield on the heavyweight champion bout that was hold on  December 20. The Russian retained his heavyweight crown with a majority points decision over Evander Holyfield of American, although the result was questioned at the time.
“The Championship Committee have ordered a panel of judges to review the tape of the fight between Valuev and Holyfield,” said a WBA statement. Holyfield, 46, was bidding to become the oldest ever heavyweight champion.

He was also hoping to become the first five-time heavyweight champion, but was beaten in Zurich, Switzerland. One judged scored the bout a draw, while the others two judges had Valuev winning 116-112 and 115-114.

“I saw it the other way from the judges but I’m not disappointed by my performance,”  said Holyfield, after the bout.

Holyfield said he would consider his future in the sport after the defeat. The WBA has given no specific date for a decision on their investigation only saying it will be made in “the following weeks”.