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Marco Huck, 41, Wins Halle Comeback by Unanimous Decision, Sets Sights on Heavyweight Title Run

The heavyweight picture features Alexander Usyk as WBA, WBC, IBF champion, with Fabio Wardley as WBO titleholder.

Overview

  • Huck defeated Czech veteran Vaclav Pejsar by unanimous decision over 10 rounds in Halle/Westfalen.
  • The result marked his 44th victory in his 51st professional bout, moving his record to 44-5-1 with one no contest.
  • The bout brought him back to the venue where he first won the WBO cruiserweight crown in 2009, which he later defended 13 times.
  • He said he will now chase a heavyweight title fight, mentioning WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel as a potential matchup.
  • In the current landscape Alexander Usyk holds the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, with Fabio Wardley reigning as WBO champion.