Uzbek President Islam Karimov received a new WBA World Heavyweight Champion Ruslan Chagaev at the presidential residence Oqsaroy on 20 April.

Welcoming the WBA champion, Uzbek President Islam Karimov congratulated Ruslan Chagaev with victory of Russia’s Nikolai Valuev.

He added that Uzbekistan is proud of Chagaev. Uzbek leader said Chagaev’s future is ahead and he added that Uzbekistan is behind Ruslan Chagaev.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov handed over Buyuk Hizmatlari Uchun (For Great Contribution) order and Lacetti car of UzDaewoo Auto.

Uzbek leader also handed over Jasorat order to promoter of Ruslan Chagaev Klaus-Peter Kohl, while member of Chagaev’s team Taymaz Niyazov received Shukhrat (Glory) order.