Marco Huck vs. Ola Afolabi III preview & prediction
Fight Pick & Preview - Huck vs. Afolabi III:
On June 8, WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco Huck renews his rivalry with Ola Afolabi for their third encounter. This is Huck’s 11th defense of his title with two of those challenges coming from Afolabi. Their first fight in 2009 was a close unanimous win for Huck, while the two fought to a draw in their 2012 rematch.
Afolabi is certainly...
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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Via Fox Sports
May 06, 2012
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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
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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...
Via AP on Fox
February 24, 2012
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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
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Alexander Povetkin vs. Marco Huck Preview & Prediction
February 24 sees the return of heavyweight action in Germany, and while the belt at stake is the fake WBA strap, the match-up is an interesting one nonetheless. It sees crusierweight top dog Marco Huck move up to the ranks of the big men and challenge Alexander Povetkin, who seems to have slyly positioned himself for a run at the real crown once the Klitschko brothers depart...
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...
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...
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...
Via The Boxing Republic
November 18, 2011
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