Povetkin retains WBA heavyweight title
- Published: 26/02/2012 at 07:33 AM
- Online news: Sports
Russia's Alexander Povetkin defended his WBA heavyweight title on Saturday night with a majority decision win over Germany's Marco Huck, who was making his debut in the division from cruiserweight.
Russian Alexander Povetkin reacts after winning the WBA heavyweight World Championship fight against German Marco Huck in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany.
The fight was scored 114-114, 116-113 and 116-112 to the Russian, but Huck produced a brave performance over the 12 rounds in Stuttgart.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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