Povetkin Beats Marco Huck
Alexander Povetkin retains his "regular" WBA Heavyweight title with a tight points win over Marco Huck. Surprisingly, Huck pushed Povetkin to the absolute limit and at times had Povetkin wondering what planet he was on, landing powerful single shots while Povetkin was bending forward with his head looking at the canvas. Marco Huck's punches were thrown wide and his boxing was wild. Similar to a bar room brawl at times, and he was fighting very dirty. He was basically fouling in most of the rounds by holding Povetkins head down and hitting him behind the head. Shockingly, the referee never even took a point, or even made much of a fuss about it.
Both fighters left everything in the ring. Povetkin was completely gassed out, early on too, which was unexpected beings as he's used to fighting much bigger and heavier fighters. This was probably due to Huck making Povetkin fight out of his comfort zone. This was a very physical fight and it did not matter how fit both were, they were going to be exhausted fighting at that kind of pace.
Excellent fight and a superb effort by Huck, but the cleaner work came from Povetkin and the decision resembled that. This was the toughest fight of Povetkin's career no doubt. Povetkin was glad to hear the final bell and had to be held up and then put on to a stool to rest. Super tired! He came very close to losing his title. I think Povetkin was shocked at the power of Huck as well, which he carried up to heavyweight nicely. Huck could mix at heavyweight, although his boxing skills need some more work.
Povetkin Vs Marco Huck Weigh-In
Alexander Povetkin Vs Marco Huck Weigh-In
Marco Huck weighed in at 95 KG, which is considerably heavier then he's ever weighed when in "fighting shape". Obviously because he's never fought as heavyweight before, but this means his body is not used to carrying this extra weight (around 5 KG) and the chances are he will tire badly late in the fight. Many people thought he might come in just slightly heavier then the cruiser weight limit, maybe around 91 - 92 KG, but that's not the case. It should be an all action fight. Don't miss it. lol @ the long handshake like they were gonna start squeezing each others hand. Povetkin weighed in @ 104 KG.
Alexander Povetkin Vs Marco Huck Weigh-In Video
Marco Huck weighed in at 95 KG, which is considerably heavier then he's ever weighed when in "fighting shape". Obviously because he's never fought as heavyweight before, but this means his body is not used to carrying this extra weight (around 5 KG) and the chances are he will tire badly late in the fight. Many people thought he might come in just slightly heavier then the cruiser weight limit, maybe around 91 - 92 KG, but that's not the case. It should be an all action fight. Don't miss it. lol @ the long handshake like they were gonna start squeezing each others hand. Povetkin weighed in @ 104 KG.
Alexander Povetkin Vs Marco Huck Weigh-In Video
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Marco Huck Vs Alexander Povetkin
Marco Huck Vs Alexander Povetkin
Marco Huck, the WBO Cruiser Weight Champion, is moving up to the heavyweight division to take on Alexander Povetkin for the fake WBA title. I say fake because the real WBA title is held by Wladimir Klitschko. The "Fake" WBA belt is what the organisation is calling it's "regular" champion, and the real WBA belt holder is classed as the "Super" champion..Where's the sense in that? - Good question.
With all that said, and forgetting about what title is on the line, this is a very good fight. Marco Huck is jumping straight up to Heavyweight and taking on one of best fighters in the division. This is a very risky thing to do. Marco Huck should of had one or two fights at heavyweight against mediocre opposition. If he was taking on any other world class Heavyweight, himself, his trainers, and everyone involved would know full well that a few warm up fights would be part of the process.
The reason Huck is jumping straight into the deep end with this fight is because Huck and Povetkin have history. The pair used to spar together and Marco Huck has said that he used to school Povetkin. If this is true, and Marco Huck used to get the upper hand in sparring, will it really matter now? This sparring took place at least a few years ago and Povetkin has improved immensely over the last year or two. And we don't actually know if Povetkin was taking it easy on Huck, holding back on the power, or even working on certain moves while sparring. Are these sparring sessions giving Huck a false sense of security? Most probably yes.
If Huck can't get an early night knockout he will feel the weight difference between fighting a Cruiser Weight and fighting a natural Heavyweight as the fight goes into the later rounds. Has he prepared for this, or will his stamina cost him the fight. We will see on Saturday night.
Povetkin has good boxing skills, good power, and good stamina for a Heavyweight. Huck has good power and much faster hands..Marco Huck will start off really fast and sharp, and Povetkin will bide his time for a few rounds until Huck tires, then Povetkin will, or should, take over this fight. Povetkin has a good engine, he gets stronger as the fight goes into the later rounds, where as Huck, by that time, should be feeling the pace from facing the naturally heavier man.
Marco Huck could be catching Povetkin at a vulnerable time. Povetkins Trainer, Teddy Atlas has not been in Russia for the training camp because of other commitments. So Povetkin has had to train without his main man. We will have to wait and see whether this has a negative effect on Povetkin's performance. Looking for the weigh-in? Click here.
Povetkin Vs Huck Stare Down Video
Marco Huck, the WBO Cruiser Weight Champion, is moving up to the heavyweight division to take on Alexander Povetkin for the fake WBA title. I say fake because the real WBA title is held by Wladimir Klitschko. The "Fake" WBA belt is what the organisation is calling it's "regular" champion, and the real WBA belt holder is classed as the "Super" champion..Where's the sense in that? - Good question.
With all that said, and forgetting about what title is on the line, this is a very good fight. Marco Huck is jumping straight up to Heavyweight and taking on one of best fighters in the division. This is a very risky thing to do. Marco Huck should of had one or two fights at heavyweight against mediocre opposition. If he was taking on any other world class Heavyweight, himself, his trainers, and everyone involved would know full well that a few warm up fights would be part of the process.
The reason Huck is jumping straight into the deep end with this fight is because Huck and Povetkin have history. The pair used to spar together and Marco Huck has said that he used to school Povetkin. If this is true, and Marco Huck used to get the upper hand in sparring, will it really matter now? This sparring took place at least a few years ago and Povetkin has improved immensely over the last year or two. And we don't actually know if Povetkin was taking it easy on Huck, holding back on the power, or even working on certain moves while sparring. Are these sparring sessions giving Huck a false sense of security? Most probably yes.
If Huck can't get an early night knockout he will feel the weight difference between fighting a Cruiser Weight and fighting a natural Heavyweight as the fight goes into the later rounds. Has he prepared for this, or will his stamina cost him the fight. We will see on Saturday night.
Povetkin has good boxing skills, good power, and good stamina for a Heavyweight. Huck has good power and much faster hands..Marco Huck will start off really fast and sharp, and Povetkin will bide his time for a few rounds until Huck tires, then Povetkin will, or should, take over this fight. Povetkin has a good engine, he gets stronger as the fight goes into the later rounds, where as Huck, by that time, should be feeling the pace from facing the naturally heavier man.
Marco Huck could be catching Povetkin at a vulnerable time. Povetkins Trainer, Teddy Atlas has not been in Russia for the training camp because of other commitments. So Povetkin has had to train without his main man. We will have to wait and see whether this has a negative effect on Povetkin's performance. Looking for the weigh-in? Click here.
Povetkin Vs Huck Stare Down Video
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Tyson Fury Vs Martin Rogan
Tyson Fury Vs Martin Rogan
This fight is being held at the Odyssey Arena on 14 April 2012.
Although this fight will be a great occassion in Belfast, it's not really the fight people want to see. Everyone wanted Tyson Fury Vs David Price but it's never going to happen. In a few Tyson Fury interviews he stated that Martin Rogan was of no use to him inside a boxing ring because he was too old and too slow. Fury was convinced Rogan was just looking for his last big pay day. Now, Fury has totally changed his tune, stating that Rogan's a good fighter who comes to fight and will be a tough test.
Tyson Fury has said that fighting David Price makes no sense because Price isn't rated very high in the world rankings yet. So where is Martin Rogan rated then? He's nowhere to be seen. The only excuse for Tyson Fury not stepping up in class is that he has only had 17 fights, so is still quite inexperienced as a professional. But then again so is Dereck Chisora and he's just give Vitali Klitschko a run for his money.
This fight will be boring and is a step backwards for Fury. But I guess it's more about the dollars. Martin Rogan will be dangerous for a few rounds but after that this fight will be a hold and hug love affair. Martin Rogan's no spring chicken now at 40 years old, and add to that, his last fight was in 2010 against Werner Kreiskott (8-14-1) and that fight went to a points win for Rogan.
This is a good opportunity for Rogan. I hope he's still got one huge fight left inside himself, and he gives Fury his hardest fight to date.
This fight is being held at the Odyssey Arena on 14 April 2012.
Although this fight will be a great occassion in Belfast, it's not really the fight people want to see. Everyone wanted Tyson Fury Vs David Price but it's never going to happen. In a few Tyson Fury interviews he stated that Martin Rogan was of no use to him inside a boxing ring because he was too old and too slow. Fury was convinced Rogan was just looking for his last big pay day. Now, Fury has totally changed his tune, stating that Rogan's a good fighter who comes to fight and will be a tough test.
Tyson Fury has said that fighting David Price makes no sense because Price isn't rated very high in the world rankings yet. So where is Martin Rogan rated then? He's nowhere to be seen. The only excuse for Tyson Fury not stepping up in class is that he has only had 17 fights, so is still quite inexperienced as a professional. But then again so is Dereck Chisora and he's just give Vitali Klitschko a run for his money.
This fight will be boring and is a step backwards for Fury. But I guess it's more about the dollars. Martin Rogan will be dangerous for a few rounds but after that this fight will be a hold and hug love affair. Martin Rogan's no spring chicken now at 40 years old, and add to that, his last fight was in 2010 against Werner Kreiskott (8-14-1) and that fight went to a points win for Rogan.
This is a good opportunity for Rogan. I hope he's still got one huge fight left inside himself, and he gives Fury his hardest fight to date.
David Haye And Dereck Chisora Fight
David Haye And Dereck Chisora Fight
Bad words have been getting exchanged for quite a while between David Haye and Dereck Chisora. But when David Haye turned up at the post press conference after Chisora's loss to Vitali Klitschko things got a bit out of hand. Needless to say, we could be seeing a fight between David Haye and Dereck Chisora in the near future. This is good publicity if the pair do end up fighting, but this is not good for boxing as a sport. See pictures of the Haye - Chisora brawl. These two are not good role models for boxing - If you want real role models look at the Klitschko brothers. Both have showed superb self control through out this whole fight process, the build up, the fight, and post fight.
David Haye And Dereck Chisora Fight Video
Warning: This video contains explicit language
Bad words have been getting exchanged for quite a while between David Haye and Dereck Chisora. But when David Haye turned up at the post press conference after Chisora's loss to Vitali Klitschko things got a bit out of hand. Needless to say, we could be seeing a fight between David Haye and Dereck Chisora in the near future. This is good publicity if the pair do end up fighting, but this is not good for boxing as a sport. See pictures of the Haye - Chisora brawl. These two are not good role models for boxing - If you want real role models look at the Klitschko brothers. Both have showed superb self control through out this whole fight process, the build up, the fight, and post fight.
David Haye And Dereck Chisora Fight Video
Warning: This video contains explicit language
Video Credit: Bokser.org
Vitali Klitschko Beats Dereck Chisora
Vitali Klitschko Beats Dereck Chisora
To the shock of many, Chisora goes the distance against Vitali Klitschko and actually gives a decent account of himself. Chisora was on the front foot for most of the fight, trying to take Vitali out of his comfort zone. He did manage to catch Vitali a few times during the fight with his bobbing, weaving, then hooking style, but Vitali's experience and awkward style saved him from any further punishment, and he was able to tie up or spin out of trouble. Vitali didn't quite look himself tonight. Not sure if that was just the way the two boxing styles gelled together or whether Vitali is starting to show his age now at 40 years old.
Chisora's attitude before and after the fight was disgraceful. Other then slapping Vitali at the weigh in, He also squared up to Vitali when the pair were meant to embrace at the end of the fight. Wladimir was also having words with Chisora and his camp. Chisora spat water from his mouth into Wladimir's face before the fight started. Personally I'm glad Chisora didn't win and I only wish he would have been knocked out for his disgraceful antics through out the build up to this fight.
Vitali Klitschko is still the WBC champion.
To the shock of many, Chisora goes the distance against Vitali Klitschko and actually gives a decent account of himself. Chisora was on the front foot for most of the fight, trying to take Vitali out of his comfort zone. He did manage to catch Vitali a few times during the fight with his bobbing, weaving, then hooking style, but Vitali's experience and awkward style saved him from any further punishment, and he was able to tie up or spin out of trouble. Vitali didn't quite look himself tonight. Not sure if that was just the way the two boxing styles gelled together or whether Vitali is starting to show his age now at 40 years old.
Chisora's attitude before and after the fight was disgraceful. Other then slapping Vitali at the weigh in, He also squared up to Vitali when the pair were meant to embrace at the end of the fight. Wladimir was also having words with Chisora and his camp. Chisora spat water from his mouth into Wladimir's face before the fight started. Personally I'm glad Chisora didn't win and I only wish he would have been knocked out for his disgraceful antics through out the build up to this fight.
Vitali Klitschko is still the WBC champion.
Klitschko Picking Gloves After Weigh-In
Vitali Klitschko Picking Gloves After Chisora Weigh-In
Here is a very angry looking Vitali Klitschko choosing his boxing gloves after the Chisora weigh-in. That slap was a total disrespect and I think Vitali is going to make Chisora pay by punishing him for the whole fight. Even if he can end it early.
Here is a very angry looking Vitali Klitschko choosing his boxing gloves after the Chisora weigh-in. That slap was a total disrespect and I think Vitali is going to make Chisora pay by punishing him for the whole fight. Even if he can end it early.
Video Credit: Bokser.org
Chisora Slaps Klitschko's Face Weigh-In
Chisora Slaps Klitschko's Face Weigh-In
Chisora gives Vitali quite a hard and completely unexpected slap in the face at the weigh in!! Could this make Vitali fight angry and make mistakes, we'll have to see. I think Chisora Has just sealed his fate. He's getting knocked out!
Chisora Slaps Klitschko's Face Weigh-In Video
Chisora gives Vitali quite a hard and completely unexpected slap in the face at the weigh in!! Could this make Vitali fight angry and make mistakes, we'll have to see. I think Chisora Has just sealed his fate. He's getting knocked out!
Chisora Slaps Klitschko's Face Weigh-In Video
Video Credit: Bokser.org
Chisora Vs Klitschko Stare Down
Chisora Vs Klitschko Stare Down
Both fighters seemed to be in good spirits after the final press conference, and I think they actually quite like each other as mostly all their meetings have been like this. Don't think that this fight is going to be a friendly sparring match though. This will be an exciting fight. The WBC title is on the line and Vitali's not going to give that up without one heck of a fight.
I do think that Chisora is slightly deluded thinking that Vitali's scared of him, which is something that Chisora has been saying in many of his interviews. I'm not sure why he thinks that but I believe it has something to do with Wladimir pulling out of their arranged fight because of an injury. Personally, I don't think neither of the Klitschko brothers are scared of Chisora one bit. But I guess it makes Chisora feel like he has an edge over them. Maybe that's what he needs to get himself in the zone in order put on his best performance ever. Still, many doubt that it will be enough to win on Saturday night. But a good performance will no doubt raise his profile and that's a good consolation when tasting defeat. That and a nice pay-check!.
Chisora Vs Klitschko Stare Down Video
Both fighters seemed to be in good spirits after the final press conference, and I think they actually quite like each other as mostly all their meetings have been like this. Don't think that this fight is going to be a friendly sparring match though. This will be an exciting fight. The WBC title is on the line and Vitali's not going to give that up without one heck of a fight.
I do think that Chisora is slightly deluded thinking that Vitali's scared of him, which is something that Chisora has been saying in many of his interviews. I'm not sure why he thinks that but I believe it has something to do with Wladimir pulling out of their arranged fight because of an injury. Personally, I don't think neither of the Klitschko brothers are scared of Chisora one bit. But I guess it makes Chisora feel like he has an edge over them. Maybe that's what he needs to get himself in the zone in order put on his best performance ever. Still, many doubt that it will be enough to win on Saturday night. But a good performance will no doubt raise his profile and that's a good consolation when tasting defeat. That and a nice pay-check!.
Chisora Vs Klitschko Stare Down Video
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Nick Diaz Tests Positive For Marijuana
Nick Diaz Tests Positive For Marijuana
Well, Nick Diaz has been caught burning some buds..I don't think that weed would enhance an MMA fighters performance though. It's more likely to make it worse. He's been suspended anyway because after all, it's still drug use.
Well, Nick Diaz has been caught burning some buds..I don't think that weed would enhance an MMA fighters performance though. It's more likely to make it worse. He's been suspended anyway because after all, it's still drug use.
Boxer Kevin Mitchell Update
Boxer Kevin Mitchell Update
Interview with boxer Kevin Mitchell before his fight against Felix Lora.
Interview with boxer Kevin Mitchell before his fight against Felix Lora.
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Tyson Fury Vacates His Titles
Tyson Fury Vacates His Titles
British Heavyweight Tyson Fury has vacated both his British and Commonwealth titles rather then take on the fighter who everyone wants to see him face, David Price. Negotiations are said to have fallen through between the two camps, but many believe that Tyson Fury just doesn't want to fight David Price because he knows he would lose. It's a very high risk fight for Fury. David Price has beaten Tyson Fury once before in the Amateurs, so it's not without reason that people think Tyson is dodging this fight. Also, with some of the interviews Tyson Fury has done, when asked about David Price it does look as if Tyson's slightly rattled, coming out with many excuses why he shouldn't fight David Price. The truth of it is, boxing fans want to see this fight, and with both fighters having under 20 fights on their record this seems like the perfect time to have an all British Heavyweight match up.
Tyson Fury is claiming he's on the Klitschko's tail and fighting David Price makes no sense, but does anyone really believe that Fury, with 17 professional fights under his belt, and looking terrible in his last few fights, is anywhere near ready or good enough to fight and beat one of the Klitschko's.. I think even his most die-hard fans would say No Way!
David Price destroyed John McDermott in 1 round on his last outing, a fighter that Fury had way more trouble with, specially in their first meeting which ended in a controversial points win for Fury. Could this also be one of the reasons why Fury is steering clear of David Price.
David Price will now be fighting Sam Sexton for the two titles vacated by Tyson Fury.
British Heavyweight Tyson Fury has vacated both his British and Commonwealth titles rather then take on the fighter who everyone wants to see him face, David Price. Negotiations are said to have fallen through between the two camps, but many believe that Tyson Fury just doesn't want to fight David Price because he knows he would lose. It's a very high risk fight for Fury. David Price has beaten Tyson Fury once before in the Amateurs, so it's not without reason that people think Tyson is dodging this fight. Also, with some of the interviews Tyson Fury has done, when asked about David Price it does look as if Tyson's slightly rattled, coming out with many excuses why he shouldn't fight David Price. The truth of it is, boxing fans want to see this fight, and with both fighters having under 20 fights on their record this seems like the perfect time to have an all British Heavyweight match up.
Tyson Fury is claiming he's on the Klitschko's tail and fighting David Price makes no sense, but does anyone really believe that Fury, with 17 professional fights under his belt, and looking terrible in his last few fights, is anywhere near ready or good enough to fight and beat one of the Klitschko's.. I think even his most die-hard fans would say No Way!
David Price destroyed John McDermott in 1 round on his last outing, a fighter that Fury had way more trouble with, specially in their first meeting which ended in a controversial points win for Fury. Could this also be one of the reasons why Fury is steering clear of David Price.
David Price will now be fighting Sam Sexton for the two titles vacated by Tyson Fury.
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