By Jim Dower: After waiting for 2 1/2 years to get another shot against WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KO’s), challenger WBO interim cruiserweight champ Ola Afolabi (19-2-3, 9 KO’s) will finally be getting his rematch next month on May 5th at the Messhalle, in Erfurt, Germany. This an important fight for the 32-year-old Afolabi, because if he loses this one, it may take another two or more years for Afolabi to get another chance.
Huck vs. Afolabi
Dimitrenko vs. Pulev on Huck-Afolabi undercard on May 5th
By Jim Dower: The heavyweight clash between contenders Alexander Dimitrenko (32-1, 21 KO’s) and Kubrat Pulev (15-0, 7 KO’s) will be taking place on the undercard of WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck’s title defense against top challenger Ola Afolabi on May 5th at the Messehalle, Erfurt, Thuriengen, Germany. Dimitrenko and Pulev will be battling for the EBU heavyweight regional strap.
Huck to return to the cruiserweight division to face Afolabi
By Allan Fox: WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-2, 25 KO’s) will be moving back down in weight to the cruiserweight division after having failed in his only fight at heavyweight in a losing 12 round decision fight against WBA World heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin on February 25th.
Fillingham’s 5 Star Predictions: Huck-Afolabi, Khan-Salita, More!
By Adam Fillingham: Hi folks. It’s the article I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for, or not, it’s my predictions for the next few big fights. Using my boxing expertise I will tell you where the best place to put your money is.
Marco Huck Vs Ola Afolabi
Abraham-Taylor: Can Jermain Win the Super Six Tourney? Huck-Afolabi on Dec 5th
By Erik Schmidt: Former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KO’s) is being given little chance to win the Super Six tournament that he begins next month against former International Boxing Federation middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KO’s) in a 12 round bout which will take place at the O2 World Arena, Kreuzberg, in Berlin, Germany.
Would the Super Six Work for the Cruiserweight Division?
By Dave Lahr: In case you might not be aware, the cruiserweight division is one of the most ignored divisions in boxing. Outside of the most hardcore of boxing fans, few people could name who the current champions are in the division right now. That’s not because there’s not any talented fighters in the division, because there certainly quite a few of them.