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Maske Blames Atlas For Povetkin's Flaws Against Huck

•Feb 26, 2012

Henry Maske, former champion and German boxing legend, placed some of the blame on Teddy Atlas, the former trainer of heavyweight Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16KOs), for the Russian champion's struggles on Saturday night in Stuttgart, Germany against WBO cruiserweight king Marco Huck (34-2, 25KOs). During the course of the fight, Povetkin was hurt, he was visibly exhausted and he was lucky to win a majority decision to retain his WBA "regular" title.

Povetkin Admits To Overlooking Huck, Who Cries Robbery

Alexey Sukachev

•Feb 26, 2012

Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - WBA "regular" heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16 KOs) retained his title with a very tough majority decision over WBO cruiserweight king Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs). Povetkin dominated early, but Huck returned fire in the later rounds to stagger the WBA champion several times. In the final two rounds, a few tired Povetkin was hanging on while Huck was trying to finish him off with big right hands.

Photos: Povetkin, Huck Wage War; Chisora Takes Photos

Boxing Photos

•Feb 25, 2012

Povetkin's Shape Was Lacking; Huck Targets Rematch

Tim Starks

•Feb 25, 2012

For three rounds on Saturday, it looked as though Alexander Povetkin was going to give Marco Huck a rude introduction to the heavyweight division.

Povetkin Survives Marco Huck To Win a Majority Decision

Alexey Sukachev

•Feb 25, 2012

Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - WBO cruiserweight king Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KOs) moved up in weight - and fought like a champion, but it wasn't enough to upset the odds, at least on the scorecards, as he lost a twelve round majority decision to Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16 KOs), who retains the WBA's "regular" heavyweight championship. The scores were 114-114, 116-113 and 116-112 for Povetkin. All three of the announcers on EPIX had scored the fight for Huck.

CompuBox Historical Stat Analysis - Povetkin vs. Huck

CompuBox

•Feb 25, 2012

Both Alexander Povetkin and Marco Huck throw and land well below the heavyweight average for total punches. 18 of their 23 combined punches landed per round were power punches. Povetkin landed 41% of his power shots, while Huck's opponents landed 44% of his power shots.

EPIX Day, B.A.D Night: The Pre-Weekend Report Card

Cliff Rold

•Feb 25, 2012

With three big fights, on two separate broadcasts, boxing fans can look forward to a second consecutive weekend of high quality boxing. All three fights feature top ten talents. All three look competitive.

CompuBox Pre-Fight Analysis, Notes - Povetkin vs. Huck

CompuBox

•Feb 25, 2012

Saturday on EPIX , Alexander Povetkin will risk his WBA "regular" heavyweight title against longtime WBO cruiserweight belt-holder Marco Huck (pronounced "hook") in their mutual home base of Germany. Will Huck join Evander Holyfield and David Haye as the only cruiserweight champions to capture a belt at heavyweight or will Povetkin dish out corporal punishment to "Kapt'n" Huck? Povetkin is a 3 ½-1 favorite. Their CompuBox histories offer the following points:

Photos/Weights: Povetkin, Huck are Ready To Wage War

Boxing Photos

•Feb 24, 2012

German Marco Huck (L) and Russian Alexander Povetkin pose during the official weigh-in for their WBA Heavyweight World Championship fight in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on Saturday night. It will be the first heavyweight fight for Huck, who is currently the WBO's Cruiserweight World Champion. Povetkin is the WBA's "regular" champion at heavyweight. Huck weighed in at 95 kilograms [209.4-pounds], while Povetkin was 115-kilograms [253.5-pounds].

Povetkin Says Camp Was Great, He Hit it Off With Zimin

Alexander Pavlov

•Feb 24, 2012

There were not problems in training camp, says WBA "regular" heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16KOs). The Russian champion was being trained by Teddy Atlas for the last couple of fights. Prior to the start of his recent camp, the two sides had a falling out and Russian trainer Alexander Zimin prepared Povetkin on short notice. On Saturday night in Stuttgart, Povetkin defends the title against WBO cruiserweight king Marco Huck (34-1, 25KOs).