Huck, Afolabi fight to draw
Marco Huck successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title Saturday night when he boxed a majority draw with Britain's Ola Afolabi at the Messehalle in Erfurt, Germany.
After 12 rounds, two of the judges turned in scores of 114-114, with the third giving it to Huck by 115-113. For once, a decision in Germany made sense, probably because the three judges were from abroad.
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20 days ago
Who has the edge in Huck vs. Afolabi rematch?
Huck vs. Afolabi: Back to the future
The rematch is just around the corner. Once again Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs) and Ola Afolabi (19-2-3, 9 KOs) will fight it out for the WBO Cruiserweight World championship, this time at the Messehalle in Erfurt on May 5. In December 2009, the two athletes squared off in Ludwigsburg. Back then Huck won an exciting bout by unanimous decision...
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Huck officially returns to cruiserweight, sets rematch against Ola Afolabi
Huck returns to cruiserweight, defends WBO Title against Afolabi:
Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs) will return to the cruiserweight division following last month's exciting clash with WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin. After long talks with Hall of Fame Promoter Wilfried Sauerland, coach Ulli Wegner, Team Sauerland General Manager Chris...
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March 08, 2012
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March 08, 2012
Povetkin retains WBA belt vs. Huck
Alexander Povetkin did just enough to earn a points decision over Marco Huck to retain his WBA heavyweight title on Saturday.
Huck, the WBO cruiserweight champion, had the undefeated 32-year-old Povetkin staggering back against the ropes in the fourth and seventh rounds, but the German was unable to deliver the telling blow.
Belgian judge Philippe Verbeke called it a draw, 114...
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February 24, 2012
Huck ready for Povetkin in WBA heavyweight bout
WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck of Germany insists he has what it takes to make it at heavyweight.
The 27-year-old Huck faces undefeated Alexander Povetkin for the Russian's WBA title on Saturday night.
Huck says he ''would not have taken the fight if I didn't believe in myself.''
The 32-year-old Povetkin will be making his second defense of the title...
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February 24, 2012
Preview: Alexander Povetkin vs. Marco Huck
Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16 KOs) will face Marco Huck (34-1, 25 KOs) Saturday in Stuttgart, Germany. The fight will be televised live in the U.S. exclusively by EPIX. As with past boxing shows carried by EPIX, it will also stream live on EPIXHD.com. Boxing fans can sign up for the stream for free with an email address.
Povetkin is best known for a few things that aren't really...
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February 23, 2012
Povetkin vs. Huck Presser Quotes & Notes
The opening press conference for the Alexander Povetkin vs. Marco Huck WBA (fake) heavyweight title fight has been held, and both Povetkin and Huck are eager to fight one another, and confident of success. For Huck, he's looking to become not only a two-division champion, but also the first German heavyweight champ all the way back since Max Schmeling. For Povektin, he's...
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January 16, 2012
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January 16, 2012
Marco Huck to Challenge Alexander Povetkin on February 25th in Stuttgart
A very intriguing heavyweight title fight has been added to the calendar for the first part of 2012. WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-1, 25 KOs) will challenge the WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16 KOs) in Stuttgart’s Porsche-Arena on February 25, 2012. Both rivals have now struck an agreement.
“This will be the Heavyweight Fight of the Year...
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December 24, 2011
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December 24, 2011
Marco Huck renews promotional deal with Sauerland
Marco Huck renews promotional deal with Sauerland for two more years: "I am happy to continue the good work!" WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck renewed his promotional contract with Sauerland Event for two more years. "I am very happy with the way we have been working together over the years and I am looking forward to keeping up the great work", says Huck...
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November 18, 2011
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November 18, 2011
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