Hernandez-Ismailov

World Boxing Organization (WBO) Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck (31-1, 23 KOs) made a fifth successful title defense in Berlin on Saturday night when he clinched a split decision victory over mandatory challenger Denis Lebedev (21-1, 16 KOs). After 12 brutal and bruising rounds, Huck was ahead 115-113 on two cards, while the third judge [...]

Max Schmeling Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany: Francesco Pianeta KO 1 Mike Middleton Dustin Dirks UD 8 Alpay Kobal Erik Skoglund RTD 1 Mile Nikolic Kubrat Pulev UD 8 Paolo Vidoz Yoan Pablo Hernandez KO 1 Ali Ismailov Alexander Povetkin UD 10 Nicolai Firtha

Up-and-coming cruiserweight hopeful Yoan Pablo Hernandez (22-1, 11 KOs) is ready for the most important fight of his career. The 26-year-old Cuban will take on experienced Ali Ismailov (18-3-1, 13 KOs) in a World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight Title Eliminator in Berlin on December 18. In the main fight of the evening, WBO Cruiserweight Champion [...]