WBO Announces the officers who will be working this Saturday, November 3 in the fight for the world title cruiserweight champion Marco Huck from Firat Arslan

OMB ANUNCIA ÁRBITROS Y JUECES PARA COMBATE DE TÍTULO MUNDIAL, ESTE SÁBADO, 3 DE NOVIEMBRE, EN ALEMANIA

La Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) anuncia los oficiales que estarán trabajando este sábado, 3 de noviembre en la pelea por el título mundial del peso crucero entre el campeón Marco Huck y Firat Arslan, que se efectuará en el Gerry Weber Stadium de Halle Nordrhein-Westfalen, Alemania en una presentación de Sauerland Events.
El presidente de la OMB, Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, informó que para la décima defensa del cetro del serbio residente en Alemania, Huck (34-2-1, 25 KOs), frente al séptimo clasificado, el alemán Firat Arslan (32-5-1, 21 KOs), el árbitro será Celestino Ruiz, de Estados Unidos.
Mientras, los jueces que trabajarán en el encuentro Huck-Arslan serán los británicos Paul Thomas y Mickey Vann, y el italiano Giustino Di Giovanni. El supervisor de la OMB para este encuentro será el húngaro Istvan “Koko” Kovacs.

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WBO ANNOUNCED REFEREES AND JUDGES FOR WORLD TITLE FIGHT, THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, GERMANY

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) announces the officers who will be working this Saturday, November 3 in the fight for the world title cruiserweight champion Marco Huck from Firat Arslan and, to be held at the Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle Nordrhein -Westfalen, Germany on a presentation by Sauerland Events.
WBO President, Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, announced that for the tenth defense of the Serbian scepter resident in Germany, Huck (34-2-1, 25 KOs), against seventh-placed German Firat Arslan (32 – 5-1, 21 KOs), the referee will Celestino Ruiz, U.S..
Meanwhile, the judges who work in the Huck-Arslan will meet the British Paul Thomas and Mickey Vann, and Italian Giustino Di Giovanni. WBO supervisor for this meeting will be the Hungarian Istvan “Koko” Kovacs.

Por: Aleudi Rosario Cotto

El campeón mundial crucero de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), el serbio nacionalizado alemán Marco Huck (34-2-1, 25 KOs) se enfrentará al veterano ex monarca mundial alemán Firat Arslan (32-5-2, 21 KOs), intentando defender por décima ocasión su corona, en el combate estelar de una velada que se desarrollará el sábado 3 de noviembre en el Gerry Weber Stadium, de Halle, Alemania.

Esta tarde, ambos tuvieron su cara a cara en una conferencia de prensa promocional, donde ambos se mostraron más que optimistas para su choque.

“El Gerry Weber Stadium se siente como mi segundo hogar,” señaló Huck, y continuó: “Aquí es donde me convertí en campeón mundial y donde defendí mi título por sexta vez. Pero en esta ocasión, tengo un incentivo especial. Si logro defender mi título, que sería la décima defensa, seré galardonado con el status de súper campeón de la OMB”.

Sobre su retador, el “Capitán” Huck, de 27 años, manifestó: “Hubiera preferido no enfrentar a Firat. Es un tipo muy agradable a nivel personal. He visto sus últimas peleas y sé que es un oponente verdaderamente duro”.

En tanto Arslan, de 42 años, y que fuera campeón mundial crucero de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo (AMB) entre junio de 2007 y septiembre de 2008, también dijo lo suyo. “Tengo mucho respeto por Marco y por el hecho que esté dispuesto a medirse conmigo en un ring. Los otros campeones mundiales no me han dado una oportunidad. Marco tiene mucha potencia en sus golpes, pero considero que yo saldré victorioso. Soy más fuerte que los golpes arrojados hacia mi. Lo daré todo”, prometió.

A pesar de los 15 años de ventaja para el campeón, Arslan dejó en claro que aún tiene con qué enfrentarse a los mejores, y hasta vencerlos. “Sé que aún me puedo mezclar entre los muchachos que están en la cima. Quiero ser campeón mundial una vez más. Lo único importante para mí ahora es el 3 de noviembre. Estoy emocionado en que cada fanático venga a la arena. Eso generará el clima que las peleas tan grandes se merecen”, opinó.

Por su parte, Ulli Wegner, entrenador de Huck, compartió la opinión de su pupilo: “Será un combate excitante. Marco siempre muestró su clase y boxeó en forma interligente en Halle. Se convirtió en campeón mundial aquí, tras vencer al argentino Víctor Ramírez, y más tarde venció en una guerra al israelí Ran Nakash. Pero no será sencillo ante Firat dado que es muy fuerte físicamente”.

Según Dieter Wittmann, entrenador de Arslan, ya están trabajando y llegará lleno de confianza: “Será una pelea muy emocional. Firat está extremadamente determinado y convencido de sus propias habilidades”.

http://www.notifight.com/artman2/publish/Reporte_7/Huck_y_Arslan_cara_a_cara_en_Alemania.php

On November 3, WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-2-1, 25 KOs) returns against former WBA champ Firat Arslan (32-5-2, 21 KOs). The bout will take place at the Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle/Westfalen, Germany. For Huck, it is the return to the venue where he dethroned previous champion Victor Emilio Ramirez. Since then Huck has successfully defended the title nine times. Should he win against Arslan, he will be granted a special “super champion” status by the WBO in recognition of ten successful title defenses. “Of course, that especially motivates me,” said Huck. “Currently there are no fighters on our team who can make that claim. I don’t want to miss the chance to become WBO super champion under any circumstances.” Regarding the WBO #8 Arslan, Huck stated, “He is a genuine fighting machine. He’s always applying strong pressure and he’s a southpaw. I have to be in top condition.”

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/huck-to-defend-against-arslan-on-nov-3-132161

Huck actually practiced Taekwando and kickboxing before becoming a boxer. As an amateur kickboxer he had some success, winning a gold medal at first the W.A.K.O European championships in 2002 and 2003 at the age of 18. Despite his success in kickboxing, Huck decided to switch completely to boxing. In 2004, he proved himself in sparring for promoter Sauerland and turned pro with recognized trainer Ulli Wegner at his corner. As a boxer, he showed an aggressive style, good stamina, power, a decent chin and a strong will to win, making him a very pleasing fighter to watch. In three years, he held a perfect record of 19-0, until he got his first World title shot against IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve Cunningham. Huck went on to loss by TKO in the 12th round.

Right afterwards he outpointed another world class fighter in undefeated (23-0) contender Vadim Tokarev this time without controversy. After the loss to Cunningham, Huck won six

straight fights by knockout and on March 13,2010 Huck won the WBO Cruiserweight title from Victor Emilio Ramírez. He has since defended this title seven times against Ola Afolabi, Adam Richards, Brian Minto, and Matt Godfrey, Denis Lebedev, Ran Nakash, and Hugo Hernan Garay. His latest fight was a rematch against Ola Afolabi, which once again was a very close fight. Both men fought to a draw.

REGIONAL TITLES:

1. EBU-EU Jr. Heavyweight Champion

2. IBF Inter-Continental Jr. Heavyweight Champion

3. EBU Jr. Heavyweight Champion

WORLD TITLES:

1. WBO Jr. Heavyweight Champion

“I bring more to the table than all the tomato cans Vitali is negotiating with at the moment.”

Vitali Klitschko’s long time trainer Fritz Sdunek has been quoted on a Russian boxing website stating that “Vitali Klitschko would eat Marco Huck alive.” WBO Cruiserweight champion Huck says he is surprised by the statement. “I respect Mr. Sdunek a lot but I am surely no snack for either Klitschko brother,” says Huck. “I guess there was a mistake in the translation. You only have to look at all the names currently discussed as possible opponents for Vitali for September to know that I would be a far better option than any of the guys they are talking about. At least I always come to fight.

“I know that I didn’t have my best day against Ola Afolabi – but I hung in there and defended my title. A fight against either Klitschko brother would be a completely different story. Afolabi was a mandatory fight, so I did what I had to do.
If Fritz Sdunek wants to know what a fight between me and Vitali would look like he should watch the tape of me beating up Alexander Povetkin. That is the kind of Marco Huck Vitali would need to be ready for. And he would look as clumsy as Povetkin who was a huge favourite against me as well.

“But instead Vitali prefers to pick some kind of vegetable from the patch which is known as WBC world ratings. Fritz Sdunek was quoted saying I shouldn’t even talk about a Klitschko fight. With all due respect Mr. Sdunek, you mentioned my name and brought it up right now. And I think it’s because you know that none of the tomato cans Vitali is negotiating with at the moment brings as much to the table as I do.”

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/huck-responds-to-klitschko-trainer-116858

WBO Interim cruiserweight world champion Ola Afolabi (19-2-3, 9 KOs) held a media training today in Hamburg, Germany. With his trainer Fritz Sdunek he showed his perfect shape and talked about his preparation and his opponent, WBO Cruiserweight champion Marco Huck. Afolabi will face off with Huck on May 5 in a rematch at the Messehalle Erfurt, Germany. Afolabi lost a close points decision in the first fight with Huck in December 5, 2009.

Ola Afolabi: “I am not thinking of losing at all. Marco Huck is a tough fighter but tacticwise he is not very smart. With K2 and the Klitschkos as well as trainer Fritz Sdunek I have a great team and I am much more professional than in 2009. I am the youngest of 8 brothers and thus I always had to fight, it is in my genes. I am mentally and physically ready for Huck. He needs a gun to beat me.”

Tom Loeffler, Managing Director of K2 Promotions: “We are very excited about the fight. When Ola signed with K2 this was the goal that we had planned and now he has got the chance to become world champion.”

32-year-old Afolabi was born in London (UK) lives in Hollywood, CA, is unbeaten and is promoted by K2 Promotions, the promotion company owned by World Heavyweight Champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. The fight will be promoted by Sauerland Event in association with K2 Promotions and will be broadcast live in Germany on ARD television network.

Photos: Public Address

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The “Captain” returns to the cruiserweight division. It will be the ninth time that Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs) will put his WBO title on the line when he steps into the ring on May 5. Huck still has fond memories of the Messe Erfurt, having won his previous fight at the same venue against the American Matt Godfrey back in August 2010 by KO in the fifth round.

His opponent in the capital of Thuringia is an old acquaintance – current interim world champion Ola Afolabi (19-2-3, 9 KOs) lost on points against Huck back in December 2009. He is desperate to take revenge. “Marco did not win the first fight, I lost it,” according to the Brit. “Back then the environment I surrounded myself with was not as professional but now I am with K2 and the Klitschkos. Fritz Sdunek is my coach. All this provides me with the mentality of a champion and I am ready to take out Huck.”

Of course Huck had something to say to this statement: “The Klitschkos should refrain from sending over their employees, and take me on themselves. The spectators will be right behind me and will carry me to victory.” The world champion did not stop there. “It is all or nothing for Afolabi. I am here to win. It is fine to take risks but all I want is to defend my title.”

Promoter Kalle Sauerland firmly agreed with the boxer´s evaluation of the fight. “After the narrow victory of the last bout it is guaranteed that this will be an exciting fight,” he stated. “The cruiserweight division is full of great fighters who are all more or less on the same level. This is the biggest difference in comparison to the heavyweights. Therefore, looking at it from a sporting point of view, the cruiserweight division is much more interesting.”

Huck´s coach Ulli Wegner gave away that they are planning on spending some time of their training camp in Zinnowitz at the Baltic Sea. After hearing that, Afolabi could not constrain himself and had a little dig at the coach. “I do not just prepare myself from Monday to Saturday, I even spar with the priest at church on a Sunday,” said the Londoner with a grin on his face.

If you take the word of the world champion as well as the interim-champ, May 5 is going to be one hell of a fight. Both coaches, Ulli Wegner and Fritz Sdunek will be preparing their fighters the best way possible and set their tactics straight, but as Afolabi mentioned later on: “Ulli, it is not you versus Fritz inside the ring, It is me versus Marco. Either I will end the fight inside the distance or he will knock me out.” The WBO Champ agreed with his opponent’s comment: “We will take the ring apart.”

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WBO Interim cruiserweight world champion, Ola Afolabi just arrived in Germany today to start the final preparation for his May 5 rematch with WBO Cruiserweight champion Marco Huck. Both fighters will be present at the official press conference scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 3 in Erfurt, Germany.

Afolabi, 19-2-3 with 9 KOs, started his preparation two weeks ago for this much anticipated rematch. He has been training with fitness expert Harold Parker at the world famous Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. He will continue with the second phase of his training in Germany with world renowned boxing trainer, Fritz Sdunek. Afolabi lost a close points decision in the first fight with Huck in December 5, 2009.

Afolabi: “I have waited for this fight for the last 2.5 years. Huck has done everything possible to avoid fighting me again, he even moved to heavyweight to delay this fight.  This time, I will not leave any doubt and I will become WBO cruiserweight champion.”

Tom Loeffler, managing director of K2 Promotions: “I promised Ola another world title shot when he signed with us. Now that he has been training with Vitali Klitschko’s trainer, Fritz Sdunek, Ola has become a completely different fighter. Even though Huck lost to Povetkin, he showed a lot of heart and proved why he is considered the top Cruiserweight in the world. This time, Ola will be much better prepared and I am convinced that he will be world champion on May 5.”

Fritz Sdunek: “I believe Ola will win if he keeps his focus. He has much more natural talent than Huck. Since I have been with him, we have worked to improve many things, including his punching power. He just needs to perform like he is capable and he will beat Huck.”

Afolabi is the only fighter from the UK with a claim to a world title, beside Nathan Cleverly. He is proud of his English heritage and hopes the fans will turn up to support him in his fight in Germany. His fights have been televised in the UK and worldwide as the co-feature of the huge Klitschko promotions in the last years. Ola also received “KO of the year honors” for his 1st round KO of UK champion Terry Dunstan on the Klitschko vs Haye fight last July.

The fight will be promoted by Sauerland Event in association with K2 Promotions and will be broadcast live in Germany on ARD television network.

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Date: May 5, 2012

WBO Jr. Heavyweight Championship Title Bout

Location: Erfurt, Thuringen, Germany

Result: The bout was a majority draw

Referee: Robert Byrd

Judges: Ingo Barrabas (114-114), Zoltan Enyedi (115-113), Paul Thomas (114-114)

Supervisor: Istvan Kovacs

Promoter: Sauerland Events

Interim World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight champ Ola Afolabi, 19-2-3(9) has a second chance to win the full title on May 5th, when he will face Marco Huck in a rematch. Back in December of 2009, “Kryptonite,” as the London-born Afolabi is known, lost a reasonably close 12-round decision to “Kapt’n” Huck and now he is getting ready for another chance in Germany.

Ola says he is a different, vastly improved fighter today, and the 32-year-old who has won five in a row since the loss to Huck says he will leave “no doubt” this time around. Afolabi, who has scored a couple of eye-catching KO’s in his time (think his taking out of Enzo Maccarinelli and his KO Of The Year candidate of a win over Terry Dunstan), feels Huck will be overpowered this time.

Already getting in shape for the fight that will go down in Erfurt, Ola had the following things to say about the “must-win” fight:

James Slater: Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, Ola. Have you started proper camp yet for the Marco Huck rematch on May 5th?

Ola Afolabi: No, I’ve not started full camp yet, that will be in Germany. But I’ve been training for the last two weeks: I’ve been running, hitting the bags and doing conditioning work. The last four weeks, I’ll pick it up in Germany.

J.S: Do you know who you’ll be sparring with?

O.A: Not yet. We’ve been calling around a few guys. But there aren’t too many guys with Huck’s style. We need fighters who can imitate the pressure Huck applies.

J.S: You know all about Huck from the first fight, of Dec. 2009 – you feel you are a better fighter now?

O.A: Yes, absolutely. Last time I didn’t train like I should have, and Huck is a guy who, if you don’t fight against, you lose. I’ve said that this time it will not go to the judges – either way. I’m 32 and I have no time to waste. I’m going to go for broke in this fight, but at the same time I won’t be stupid. I’m definitely a better fighter now. My whole training regimen has changed and improved. Now I believe fully in my strength and my power. Last time, I jumped in [to the Huck fight] after just one fight that year (the big win over Enzo Maccarinelli), but this time there will be no excuses. My style has definitely improved: I have got the rounds in now.

J.S: You hurt Huck in the first fight, in the 5th-round. Did he ever hurt you?

O.A: No, he never hurt me. They all say he has power, which I don’t doubt, but I was out of shape and I had no real trouble getting him hurt. But I never had the stamina and I couldn’t finish him. This time, if I hurt him I go for it! I’ll really be swinging for the fences.

J.S: Do you feel, aside from yourself of course, that Huck is the best cruiser in the world today?

O.A: Now that Steve Cunningham has been beaten twice by [Yoan Pablo] Hernandez, yes, I do. Denis Lebedev has been fighting old legends. I definitely feel Huck would beat Hernandez and Lebedev, in a rematch. I did think Lebedev beat Huck the last time, but it was very close (in Dec. 2010 – a 12-round SD for Huck) but I don’t think Lebedev has been the same since. Lebedev hasn’t been doing himself any favours by facing old men; he’s not upped his game. The only way you do that is by facing the best – Lebedev’s not done that. I think Huck would beat Hernandez with his pressure. Another guy that has to be given respect is the WBC champ [Krzystof Wlodarczyk], he’s underrated but he’s very solid.

J.S: Talking about Lebedev, I agree with you – James Toney, for example, is shot!

O.A: Oh, James Toney has been shot for years. But saying that, I still thought he’d pull it off [Vs. Lebedev last November], because he’s so slick; but he didn’t show up.

J.S: You say you want the KO win against Huck; that KO you scored over Terry Dunstan (last July) was awesome! That shot lands on Huck and he’s gone.

O.A: Listen, that kind of punch would take out a heavyweight. But anyone can land that type of shot. If I hit Huck with a homerun like that, he’s gone. But if he hits me like that, I’ll be gone. But I’ve shown the skill and talent to land a shot like that; Huck hasn’t. I’ve shown it before – against Enzo, Dunstan and the last guy I fought, Valery Brudov: I landed an overhand right to set up that (5th-round retirement) win. That’s my punch; Huck hasn’t got that. Huck is not a technically sound fighter, he fights crazy – off balance and he throws wild shots – but he makes it work for him. I have to find holes in his style and exploit them. Every fighter has holes in his style – but it’s okay finding the holes; you have to make the guy pay for them.

J.S: You feel you’ll be coming home from Germany with that WBO belt?

O.A: Right now there’s no doubt at all, I can picture myself with that title around my waist. I don’t think Huck will be able to go the distance with me. My self belief is huge right now!

By James Slater:

http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=31349&more=1

El campeón mundial crucero de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), el serbio nacionalizado alemán Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs), se enfrentará al monarca interino crucero OMB, y actual retador mandatorio, el inglés Ola Afolabi (19-2-3, 9 KOs), en un combate revancha y unificatorio, que será el estelar de una velada que se desarrollará el próximo 5 de mayo en el Messehalle, en Erfurt, Alemania.

Luego de su incursión en los pesados, donde cayó por el título mundial pesado “regular” de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo (AMB), frente al ruso Alexander Povetkin, el pasado 25 de febrero en Stuttgart, el “Capitán” Huck decidió permanecer en la división de las 200 libras -90,800 kg.-, y de esta forma, conservar su cinturón mundial.

Pero ahora deberá unificar su corona ante Afolabi, quien el 3 de marzo último conquistó la porción de su faja al derrotar al ruso Valery Brudov, por nocaut técnico en el quinto asalto, en Düsseldorf, Alemania.

La OMB había comunicado que, de no producirse un acuerdo, los promotores de cada parte realizarían una subasta el miércoles 21 de marzo. Sin embargo, justo antes de que ello sucediera, se anunció que las negociaciones llegaron a buen término y se acordó el combate, que además tendrá la cuota adicional de ser duelo desquite.

Es que Huck y Afolabi ya se conocen. El 5 de diciembre de 2009, Huck lo venció en fallo unánime y retuvo su actual título por primera vez, en Ludwigsburg, Alemania.

“Aquella fue una dura pelea y gané por puntos. Afolabi ha salido victorioso en todos sus combates tras ello. Parece haberse puesto más fuerte. Estaré preparado para una una noche dura el 5 de mayo”, aseguró Huck.

El propio promotor de Huck, y manager general de Saurland Event, Chris Meyer, confirmó la realización del pleito: “Luego de largas negociaciones con Tom Loeffler, de K2, quien representa a Afolabi, todos los asuntos acordados han sido acordados. Ahora los contratos están listos para ser firmados”.

En la misma velada, se anuncia el combate entre el alemán Alexander Dimitrenko (32-1, 21 KOs) frente al invicto búlgaro Kubrat “La Cobra” Pulev (15-0, 7 KOs), quienes se disputarán el título europeo pesado EBU, que se encuentra vacante.

Por NotiFight.com

http://www.notifight.com/artman2/publish/Reporte_7/Huck-Afolabi_II_ser_el_5_5_en_Alemania.php?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed

WBO Jr. Heavyweight Champion Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs) will make his mandatory defence against interim champion Ola Afolabi (19-2-3, 9 KOs) in Erfurt, Germany on May 5. It will be the second time the two fighters face each other in the ring, with Huck clinching a close points victory in their first meeting in December 2009. “I had just won the title against Victor Emilio Ramirez and then had to make my first defence against Afolabi,” Huck said. It was a tough fight and I won on points. Afolabi has been victorious in all of his fights ever since. He seems to have gotten stronger. I will be prepared for a hard night on May 5.”

After challenging WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin in February, Huck will have to lose weight again. “He weighed around 95 kilos prior to the Povetkin fight,” coach Ulli Wegner said. “Now he has to lose five kilos. That is something new for him. He has a lot of muscles, so it won´t be easy. But we will get it done during the hard preparation.”

Team Sauerland General Manager Chris Meyer is happy to bring the fight to Germany. “We look forward to fighting in Erfurt again,” he said. “Huck has great memories of the city. In August 2010, he stopped Matt Godfrey at the Messehalle. After long negotiations with K2´s Tom Loeffler, who represents Afolabi, all important matters have been agreed on. Now the contracts are ready to be signed.”

Author: SAUERLAND EVENT

http://boxeomundial.net/boxeo.php?category=english&id=28124

14MAR12 PURSE BID WBO JR HEAVYWEIGHT HUCK vs AFOLABI

Please be advised that the above referenced PURSE BID has been CANCELLED as the Promoters have reached an agreement.
The bout will take place in Erfurt, Germany on May 5, 2012

14MAR12 PURSE BID WBO JR HEAVYWEIGHT HUCK vs AFOLABI

CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO VIEW THE DETAILS OF THE PURSE BID FOR THE JR. HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT BETWEEN MARCO HUCK VS. OLA AFOLABI

WBO Jr. Heavyweight champion Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs) believes that he is ready to challenge the kings of the heavyweight division, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. After nearly defeating WBA “regular” champion Alexander Povetkin last month in Germany, Huck made a decision to return to cruiserweight for a mandatory defense against Ola Afolabi.

“I am ready to fight the Klitschko brothers, but right now I’m the holder of the WBO cruiserweight title and I need to make a mandatory defense. Certainly in future I will return to the heavyweight division, and there I’ll capture a world title,” Huck said.

Huck’s trainer, Uli Wegner, feels a move a cruiserweight is the best move, at the moment, for his fighter.

“It seems to me that the fight with Ola Afolabi is the best direction for Marco at the moment,” Wegner said.

By Luke Furman

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La Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) desea expresarse en relación al campeón mundial crucero de la OMB, el alemán Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs). El presidente de la OMB, Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, apuntó que “los representantes de Marco Huck me informaron que él está presto a decidir si se queda en el peso crucero o sube al peso completo y que esa decisión podría darse la próxima semana. Como yo estaré en Alemania para los combates de Klitschko-Mormeck y Afolabi-Brudov, me reuniré con el representante de Huck, Chris Meyer de Sauerland Events con respecto a este caso”.

“Ola Afolabi (primer clasificado en el peso crucero) estará peleando por el título interino crucero el 3 de marzo. Si Marco Huck decide mantenerse en el peso crucero, él se enfrentará al ganador de Afolabi y Valery Brudov en 120 días después de esta pelea. Si decide subir al peso completo, el ganador entre Afolabi y Brudov quedará como el campeón crucero en propiedad”, sostuvo Valcárcel, quien estará presente en la cartelera que presentará al ucaraniano Wladimir Klitschko ante el francés Jean Marc Mormeck, y el inglés Ola Afolabi contra el ruso Valery Brudov.

Valcárcel será el supervisor de la OMB en el choque entre Klitschko y Brudov.

http://www.notifight.com/artman2/publish/Comunicado_25/OMB_explica_situaci_n_de_Marco_Huck.php

“Marco Huck’s representatives have informed me that he has yet to decide if he will stay a Jr. Heavyweight or choose the Heavyweight division, but that his decision is imminent during the upcoming week. As I will be in Germany for the Klitschko and Afolabi bouts, I will be meeting with Marco Huck’s representative, Chris Meyer from Sauerland Events regarding this matter.

 Ola Afolabi is fighting for the Jr. Heavyweight Interim Title on March 3^rd.  If Marco Huck decides to stay in the Jr. Heavyweight division, he will face the winner of the Afolabi –Brudov bout within 120 days of said bout.  If he decides to stay in the Heavyweight Division, the winner of the Afolabi-Brudov bout will automatically become the WBO Jr. Heavyweight Champion.”

WBO Jr. Heavyweight champion Marco Huck has requested permission to fight at Heavyweight against Alexander Povetkin for the WBA Heavyweight title, and still keep his WBO Jr. Heavyweight title.

THE WBO HAS GRANTED HUCK’S REQUEST

OUR CONDITIONS ARE: 1.) If Huck wins, he will have a maximum of 10 DAYS to decide if he stays at the heavyweight division, or goes back down to Jr. Heavyweight and continue to defend his WBO title

2.) If Huck loses, he will have a maximum of 10 DAYS to decide if he stays at the heavyweight division, or goes back down to Jr. Heavyweight and continue to defend his WBO title

WBO Lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has requested to move up to the welterweight division on the condition that he is ranked as the #1 contender. Since he is moving up to welterweight, Marquez will vacate his WBO Lightweight title (NOTE: WBO Interim Lightweight champion Ricky Burns will now be the WBO Lightweight champion)

THE WBO HAS GRANTED MARQUEZ’S REQUEST

On February 25 in Stuttgart, WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck wants to become the first German world heavyweight champion since the great Max Schmeling when he takes on WBA regular champion Alexander Povetkin of Russia. “I’m very happy about the chance to fight the heavyweight world championship,” says Huck. “That to me is like winning the lottery. I really want to be the heir to Schmeling. But actually I see Povetkin only as a stopover on the way to the Klitschko brothers….I don’t understand why Povetkin has never taken the chance to climb into the ring against Wladimir. I think he’s afraid of the Klitschko brothers. I’m not.”

“I want to beat Povetkin, then compete against the two brothers. I know that Vitali and Wladimir are strong, and I respect their achievements. But I’m sure I can beat both of them. And anyway, what is it bigger than competing with the best? Why would someone enter the boxing ring if he doesn’t want to make the best possible fight? I can’t understand that.”

Huck is preparing in Berlin for his first fight as a heavyweight. “I’ve already gained the necessary pounds, I feel very comfortable with the higher weight. My energy levels have improved. I have more power than most heavyweights. At the same time I’m fast and physically in top condition. I’ll be training in the coming weeks as hard as ever. This is my big chance and I’m going to use it!”
 

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WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-1, 25KOs) is expecting a score to be settled on February 25th in Stuttgart, Germany, when he moves up to heavyweight to challenge WBA “regular” champion Alexander Povektin (23-0, 16KOs). Some of Huck’s critics are wondering if the boxer should have cleared up the cruiserweight ranks, like David Haye and Evander Holyfield, before a move to heavyweight was finalized. Huck disagrees. He feels there is some bad blood from a past sparring session and the opportunity was too good to pass up.

“Holyfield and David Haye had to take a few fights at heavyweight before going for the championship. With me, I have an immediate opportunity to fight for the heavyweight belt. And I’d be a fool, to give up this opportunity. I want to fight Povetkin right now. After all, he said that we still have old score to settle. Apparently he’s thinking about our sparring session from a long time ago,” Huck said. “When I sparred with Povetkin, I weighed 196-pounds. And that was enough. Now I weigh 213-pounds.”

By Ruslan Chikov & Alexander Pavlov

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On February 25th in Stuttgart, Germany, WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-1, 25KOs) takes the biggest step of his career, when he moves up to heavyweight to challenge WBA “regular” champion Alexander Povektin (23-0, 16KOs). Huck is putting on the pounds, but he disputes circulated reports of gaining meaningless mass. Huck is concentrating on gaining muscle and strength. The boxer has combined a mixture of diet and power training to reach his goal of capturing a heavyweight title.

There is no rest for the cruiserweight champion. Huck is training twice daily, with coaches Ulli Wegner and George Bramowski during the day, and in the evening with his dad. A high number of pushups, sit-ups  and other forms of pure strength training are motivated on Huck by his father. Huck is now capable of doing 200 pushups in a row and gaining heavyweight power, says the boxer.

“It’s hard, but [my father] helps me,” says Marco Huck. “I often walk around with weight cuffs on my arms and legs. I [drink] raw eggs with milk, which makes me sick. My father is kind to me and helping make my dream become a reality.”

By Ruslan Chikov

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WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-1, 25KOs) is taking a huge jump on February 25th when he moves up in weight to challenge WBA “regular” heavyweight champ Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16KOs). Some fans are questioning Huck’s rise in weight without finishing some necessary business at 200-pounds, like a rematch with Denis Lebedev of Russia. Lebdev lost a controversial split decision to Huck in 2010. The German star is interested in dropping down in weight, after he face Povetkin, for a potential rematch with Lebedev.

“First, I want to fight with Povetkin, and then return to cruiserweight specifically for a rematch with Lebedev. But such decisions are not my own, there are made by my promoter Wilfried Sauerland. That fight with Lebedev was a big battle. In the ring there were two real warriors. And when the fight ended, the referee raised my hand,” Huck said.

By Rulsan Chikov & Alexander Pavlov

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Marco “Käpt´n” Huck (34-1, 25 K.o.´s), der aktuelle WBO-Weltmeister im Cruisergewicht, steht vor einem Wechsel ins Schwergewicht. Sein Plan: Er will den amtierenden WBA-Weltmeister Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16 K.o.´s) herausfordern. Der 32-jährige WBA-Titelträger verteidigte am Samstagabend im finnischen Helsinki gegen den Amerikaner Cedric Boswell seinen WM-Gürtel eindrucksvoll, gewann durch K.o. in der achten Runde. Die in der Nacht folgende Pressekonferenz zum WM-Fight im Medien-Raum der Hartwall Areena nutzte dann aber Huck für seinen großen Auftritt. Nachdem Wilfried Sauerland dazu befragt wurde, welche Pläne man nach dem Erfolg gegen Boswell mit Alexander Povetkin verfolgen würde, meldete sich Marco Huck zu Wort. Der Cruisergewichts-Weltmeister hatte sich zuvor unter die anwesenden Journalisten gemischt und stürmte ans Podium. “Herr Sauerland, ich möchte etwas dazu sagen”, so Huck. “Jeder weiß, dass es schon immer mein Traum war, ins Schwergewicht zu wechseln. Hiermit fordere ich Alexander Povetkin heraus, ich möchte gegen ihn antreten und nach Max Schmeling erster deutscher Schwergewichts-Weltmeister bei einem bedeutenden Box-Weltverband werden.”

Wilfried Sauerland antwortete: “Das ist natürlich eine Sache, über die wir erst einmal sprechen müssen. Beide Kämpfer stehen beim Sauerland-Team unter Vertrag. Deshalb freue ich mich nicht darüber. Aber wir werden in den nächsten Tagen mit allen Beteiligten diskutieren und sprechen.” Grundsätzlich scheint der Weg für Huck, der dafür seinen Cruisergewichts-Titel niederlegen müsste, aber frei. “Wir respektieren Marcos Wunsch”, so Sauerland-Geschäftsführer Chris Meyer, “aber jetzt müssen wir erst einmal sehen, ob sich das realisieren lässt. Das Interesse an diesem Kampf wäre riesengroß. Doch wir müssen natürlich erst einmal mit den entsprechenden Weltverbänden darüber sprechen, ob das möglich ist.” Huck-Trainer Ulli Wegner scheint den Plänen seines Schützlings inzwischen offen gegenüberzustehen. “Ich glaube, einige Kämpfe im Cruisergewicht gegen Gegner wie Ola Afolabi oder Denis Lebedev wären genauso schwer”, so der Erfolgscoach. “Alexander Povetkin hat am Samstagabend eine gute Leistung gezeigt. Marco müsste für das Schwergewicht im Kraftbereich natürlich erheblich zulegen. Ich hätte an seiner Stelle noch damit gewartet, denn das Cruisergewicht ist eine sehr spannende Gewichtsklasse. Doch letztendlich stehe ich seiner Entscheidung nicht im Wege.”

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BoxingScene.com has been advised by Wilfried Sauerland, of Sauerland Event, that discussions are ongoing for Marco Huck (34-1, 25KOs) to defend his WBO cruiserweight title against mandatory challenger Ola Afolabi (18-2-3, 8KOs). The fight is being targeted for February or March. Afolabi dropped a twelve round decision to Huck in 2009, but fought his way back to a mandatory position with four straight victories.

Sauerland, who handles the managerial duties for Huck, denied that there were ongoing negotiations for a unification with WBA champion Guillermo Jones. In a recent BoxingScene article, Jones revealed that he was traveling to Miami, Florida to meet with his promoter, Don King, to get an update on King’s progress to secure a unification with Huck.

By Rick Reeno

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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. “There is no reason for me to change anything at the moment. I am still young, and I want to win more world titles. I am sure that my team at Sauerland will help me to achieve my goals.”

The 27 year old powerhouse is tied to Sauerland since starting his pro career in November 2004. Huck won 34 of his 35 pro fights including 25 KO-victories.

His only loss came in December 2007 when he challenged Steve “USS” Cunningham for the IBF world championship. In September 2008 Huck won the European cruiserweight champion and finally claimed the WBO world title in August 2009 by outworking Victor Emilio Ramirez. „Captain“ Huck has successfully defended his title eight times, most recently with a stunning KO over Argentina’s Rogelio Rossi. Huck will return to action early in 2012.

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