WBA probe Valuev verdict

Evander Holyfield could get another shot at the WBA world heavyweight title after a review was ordered into his defeat to Nikolai Valuev.

Russian's triumph over heavyweight veteran Holyfield under review

Evander Holyfield could get another shot at the WBA world heavyweight title after a review was ordered into his controversial defeat to Nikolai Valuev. The Russian champion won a majority points decision against the 46-year-old American in Switzerland on December 20. The Zurich crowd booed the result, which saw one judge score the contest a 114-114 draw and the two others awarding the fight to 7ft 2in Valuev 116-112 and 115-114. Hoyfield was predictably perplexed by the verdicts and the WBA has revealed it is looking into the bout. "As the World Boxing Association always cares about and respects the fans' and the media's opinion, the Championship Committee has ordered a panel of judges to review the tape of the fight between Nikolai Valuev and Evander Holyfield, for the WBA Heavyweight title, held last December 20 in Switzerland and will make a decision accordingly in the following weeks," a WBA statement read.