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Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East," was born on August 21, 1973 in Leningrad, Russia, now known as Saint Petersburg. He stands an impressive 7 feet tall and holds the record for being the tallest world heavyweight champion in boxing history. With his immense size and powerful punching ability, Valuev dominated the ring during his professional boxing career from 1993 to 2010.