After the enemy succeeded in breaking through the defense in the early morning hours of November 2nd, Chaplain Kapaun continually made rounds as hand-to-hand combat ensued.
After 116-114 verdicts either way, judge Ian John Lewis awarded the 24-year-old the contest by four rounds to hand him the belt and a guaranteed shot at Martin Lindsay's British title.
The 29-year-old Londoner, who used his superior movement and hand-speed to grind Valuev down over 12 rounds, said he had fought "the perfect tactical fight".