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Q&A: Marco Huck

Popular Germany-based WBO cruiserweight titleholder Marco Huck spoke to RingTV.com about Saturday's rubbermatch with talented contender Ola Afolabi, the 200-pound division, his matial arts background and personal life, as well as other subjects.

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Weekend Review: Matthysse wows the boxing world

Lucas Matthysse finally claimed a signature victory by blowing out IBF 140-pound titleholder Lamont Peterson in three rounds Saturday night in Atlantic City, N.J.

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Promoter bids more than $23 million for Klitschko-Povetkin

Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin would each earn career-high purses if a proposed Aug. 31 clash comes to fruition in Moscow. A Russian promoter has bid more than $23 million to host the bout.

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Overseas promoters hope to fill Golden Boy void on HBO

With HBO's decision to sever ties with Golden Boy Promotions may have come an opportunity for several overseas promoters to expose their fighters to a wide American audience. The U.S. cable network is "open to all ideas."

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Fury trashes heavyweight division

Tyson Fury, who makes his U.S. debut against Steve Cunningham on NBC on April 20, has a personality as big as his 6-foot-9 body, and he's never at a loss for brash words. "As Jesus Christ is my savior, I am the savior of the heavyweight divison," he says.

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Commentary: Hopkins can enhance legacy with Povetkin fight

Bernard Hopkins has seemingly done it all at middleweight and light heayvweight. Is a challenge to Alexander Povetkin the best way to close out his legendary career? Andre Ward, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer and Povetkin's promoter don't rule it out.

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Huck-Afolabi III purse bid looms

WBO cruiserweight titleholder Marco Huck could face Ola Afolabi, against whom he is 1-0-1, for a third time in Germany this April.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao, Mares in giving spirit

WBC junior featherweight titleholder Abner Mares and eight-division titlewinner Manny Pacquiao handed out free Turkeys at different venues over the weekend.

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Video: Banks wants Adamek rematch, shot at Povetkin

Johnathon Banks spoke to RingTV's Bill Emes after upsetting Seth Mitchell the way his late mentor Emanuel Steward would have wanted - by KO. Banks says he would like to fight Tomasz Adamek or beltholder Alexander Povetkin next.

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Lem's latest: Broner profiled; Pryor-Arguello I annivesary

Adrien Broner: "With the talent that I have, the type of guy that I am, the charisma that I have, I knew that there would be some point in time when boxing will revolve around Adrien Broner."

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Lem's latest: Martinez guarded by armed security

In response to threats against him, RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is being guarded by an armed security force in advance of his Sept. 15 clash with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Lem's latest: Rahman back in the title hunt

Hasim Rahman is back after wrist surgery and is in training for his Sept. 29 shot at WBA heavyweight titleholder Alexander Povetkin.

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Povetkin show canceled due to Rahman's injury

An injury to Hasim Rahman's left wrist has forced the cancelation of a July 14, EPIX-televised heavyweight title fight with WBA beltholder Alex Povetkin.

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Lem's latest: Rahman pulls out of Povetkin clash

Hasim Rahman has pulled out of a scheduled clash with WBA heavyweight titleholder Alexander Povetkin due to a cyst on his right wrist.

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Lem's latest: EPIX airs Klitschko-Thompson, Povetkin-Rahman, Haye-Chisora

Wladimir Klitschko will defend his RING heavyweight championship against southpaw Tony Thompson in a rematch of Klitschko's knockout victory over Thompson in July of 2008.

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Lem's latest: Margarito's return; Ortiz a big brother

Former three-time welterweight beltholder Antonio Margarito will face Abel Perry on May 26 in Tucson Ariz.

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Lem's lastest: Roach calls Povetkin-Boswell; De La Hoya touts Alvarez

Freddie Roach on his role as a commentary analyst for the Alexander Povetkin-Cedric Boswell fight on EPIX on Saturday: "This will be the first time that I get to go against Teddy Atlas, and I have the microphone."

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Roach to call Povetkin-Boswell on Epix

Trainer Freddie Roach will call the Dec. 3 bout between WBA "regular" heavyweight beltholder Alexander Povetkin and Cedric Boswell. 

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Povetkin-Boswell likely for Dec. 3

WBA "regular" beltholder Alexander Povetkin has targeted No. 9-rated Cedric Boswell for Dec. 3 with an eye toward Hasim Rahman or Evander Holyfield.

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Rahman bides his time for last shot at heavyweight belt

Hasim Rahman: "This is it. This is everything. I feel like this is my last shot. But I'm ready. I'm ready to win the title for the third time."

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Povetkin-Holyfield close for December in Switzerland

Evander Holyfield could get a shot at his fifth title opposite Alexander Povetkin this December in Switzerland.

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Holyfield eyes Botha rematch, then Povetkin

Evander Holyfield wants to defeat Francois Botha three days after his 49th birthday in October before taking on WBA beltholder Alexander Povetkin.

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Ring Ratings Update: Povetkin advances to No. 2 in heavyweight rankings

Undefeated heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin leap-frogged Tomasz Adamek to THE RING's No. 2 heavyweight ranking on the strength of his unanimous decision over Ruslan Chagaev on Saturday.

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Weekend Review: Povetkin and Helenius make statements

Heavyweight contenders Alexander Povetkin and Robert Helenius made big statements on Saturday night in Germany. Meanwhile, the Mayweathers' sad family rift was exposed for everyone to see on HBO's 24/7.

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Povetkin meets Chagaev for WBA heavyweight title belt

Teddy Atlas had 23 days to prepare Alexander Povetkin for Saturday's heavyweight title bout against Ruslan Chagaev.

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In case you're wondering, Lewis will not fight again

Former undisputed Lennox Lewis, who turns 46 in September, lists his children, contentment and induction into the International Hall of Fame among the reasons he will never fight again.

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Broner-Malignaggi press conference on Saturday

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M. Garcia to return on June 15, Chavez Jr., July 13

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