Is Nikolai Valuev A-List?
NoB
No — Nikolai Valuev is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1993D$0.01M
Professional Boxing Debut
Started his professional boxing career, beginning his rise in the sport.
2005B▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M
WBA Heavyweight Champion
Won the WBA heavyweight title, reaching the pinnacle of his boxing career.
2009B$2M+$1.5M
Boxing Career Ends
Retired from boxing, concluding his successful run in the sport.
2011C▼$2.5M+$0.5M
Elected to State Duma
Entered politics as a member of the State Duma, focusing on environmental causes.
2018B▲$3M+$0.5M
Re-elected to the Duma
Continued his political career in the State Duma.
2026B$3M
Political Advocate and Personality
Continues his political career and public advocacy, leveraging his fame.
Last updated: February 25, 2026