Huck Decisions Ramirez, Captures WBO Cruiserweight Title

By Mark Vester

In a key career victory at the Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle, Germany, Marco Huck (26-1, 20KOs) revived his career with a twelve round decision win over Victor Emilio Ramirez (15-2, 12KOs) to capture the WBO cruiserweight title. The scores were 116-111, 115-112 and 116-111. Huck lost points in rounds seven and eleven for low blows. The action was back and forth with Huck landing the harder punches and standing his ground when Ramirez tried to press him with back. The fight was closer than the scorecards would indicate but Huck was the fighter landing better, getting off first and landing last to steal a few rounds.

Huck's blooming career was derailed back in December 2007 when he was stopped by then IBF champion Steve Cunningham. Since then, Huck has won seven in a row, with six by knockout.

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