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Huck vs Richards To Take Place on March 13 in Germany

9 Feb 2010 13:09       hits 2925 Print version

A source close to the negotiations told BoxingScene.com an agreement was reached for Marco Huck (27-1, 20KOs) to defend his WBO cruiserweight title against Adam "Swamp Donkey" Richards (23-2, 15KOs) on March 13 at Max Schmeling Halle in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany.

Richards, a career heavyweight, moved down to cruiser last year. His only two defeats were at heavyweight, against Chazz Witherspoon and then undefeated Kevin Petty. Huck makes the second defense of his title.



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