While David Haye may have excelled, several others in the world of sport didn't have such a great weekend.
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GOOD WEEK FOR...
David Haye
The Bermondsey Bomber defied the laws of science to bring home the WBA heavyweight title on Saturday night, the first Briton to hold a version of the title since Lennox Lewis in 2003.
Haye was made the bookmakers' favourite to beat Russian giant Nicolai Valuev in Nuremberg, but the enormity of the task was plain for all to see early in the fight as the 7ft Valuev dominated the centre of the ring.
However, the speed and craft of Haye proved too much for the Russian, who missed his elusive opponent time after time, while the Brit countered effectively with accurate combinations.
Haye even wobbled his huge opponent in the final round of an absorbing contest leaving two of the judges - and most observers - to conclude that the 29-year-old deserved the mantle of heavyweight champion.
England - Rugby League
Tony Smith masterminded a fabulous 20-12 victory over world champions New Zealand that sent England into the final of the Gillette Four Nations against Australia on Saturday.
The performance came in stark contrast to last year's woeful World Cup campaign, signalling the team's revival and the emergence of youngsters Kyle Eastmond and Peter Fox, who shared three tries between them.
The Kangaroos represent an even stiffer test for the squad but with confidence on a high and Smith at the helm, anything seems possible.
Andy Murray
The British number one may have missed out on Grand Slam success in 2009 but the Scot continues to rack up the titles.
Following a six-week absence due to a niggling wrist injury the world number four overcame initial rustiness to defeat Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-2 6-3 in the final of the Valencia Open.
The lucrative Paris Masters and the season-ending ATP Tour Finals in London await Murray, who should embark on another Grand Slam campaign in just over two months' time in confident mood.
BAD WEEK FOR...
Paul Casey
Things just go from bad to worse for the Ryder Cup star, who was forced to withdraw during the final round of the HSBC Champions event with a recurring rib injury.
Casey had been leading the inaugural Race to Dubai before he first suffered the problem at the US Open in June, and only returned to action in the World Match Play 10 days ago, where he lost all three matches.
He was still in with a chance of becoming the official European number one for the first time in his career with three lucrative tournaments remaining, but has now been forced to withdraw from this week's event in Hong Kong and will consult with his specialist before making a decision on Dubai.
To add insult to injury, Lee Westwood's top-10 finish in Shanghai has seen him move ahead of Casey in the world rankings to number four - the highest placed European player.
England - Rugby Union
Australia may have been made to feel like second-class citizens during the recent Tri-Nations series but a trip to the Northern Hemisphere can often do wonders for their confidence, and so it proved as they ran out 18-9 winners at Twickenham.
Expectations of Martin Johnson's England side were lowered before kick-off with a dozen players sidelined by injury, and their inexperience showed as the Wallabies came on strong in the second-half.
Jonny Wilkinson kicked all England's points in the opening period but the Aussies reminded their opponents where they stand in the world order as Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper scored tries during a dominant final 20 minutes.
Tynes/Feagles - NY Giants
Two players hanging their heads in shame will be Lawrence Tynes and Jeff Feagles of the New York Giants as their fluffed attempt at a field goal brought about a bizarre end to their first drive of the game against San Diego.
Holder Feagles collected the ball well enough but Tynes pulled out of his kick at the last minute, and the crowd instantly thought a fake field goal was coming up, but Feagles looked bemused as he was pounced on by a number of San Diego Chargers.
That fluffed 39-yarder cost the Giants three valuable points after a lengthy first drive of the game, and given they eventually lost by one point the two players will have been sat on their own in the locker room after being at the heart of a fourth defeat on the spin.
