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It is official: Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16 KOs) will defend his title against Hasim Rahman (50-7-2, 41 KOs) at the Sporthalle Hamburg on July 14. Originally the WBA-Champion was scheduled to fight in London but has now opted to do so in Hamburg instead. “It is due to organizational aspects,” said Chris Meyer, managing director of Sauerland Event. “The English time schedule was too tight. We wouldn’t have been able to guarantee that the fight could have been broadcasted live in Germany. Therefore the heavyweight world championship will be staged in Hamburg.”
A good decision, believes Meyer: “There are not a lot of cities in Germany which can host such an event on such short notice. Hamburg is a real boxing city with a great audience and a lot of boxing tradition. Furthermore the city possesses the required infrastructure to host such a big event.”
This will be the second outing in the north German city for Alexander Povetkin, whose last fight was a memorable clash with Marco Huck. “My fourth fight as a pro was in Hamburg, back in 2005. Obviously I remember that fight very well. I have also been there a few times to visit my promoter Kalle Sauerland,” said Povetkin. But the Russian should not be taking his July 14 bout lightly. Hasim Rahman, the mandatory challenger also known as “The Rock,” once was a world champion himself. In 2001 the man from Baltimore won the WBC and IBF crown by sensationally knocking out Lennox Lewis in the fifth round. Although he did lose the immediate rematch he came back and was awarded with multiple title shots throughout his career.
The second title bout will be fought out by “Golden” Jack Culcay. July 14 will be a fight on home turf for the German Amateur-World Champion of 2009. The 26-year-old lives and trains in Hamburg. It will be his first title shot as a professional boxer. The Super-Welterweight will be challenging for the WBA International Championship.
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Povetkin-Rahman se enfrentarán en Alemania
Ya es oficial: Alexander Povetkin (24-0, 16 KOs) defenderá su titulo contra Hasim Rahman (50-7-2, 41 KOs) en el Sporthalle de Hamburgo el 14 de julio. Originalmente el campeón de la AMB estaba programado para pelear en Londres, pero ahora ha optado por pelear en Hamburgo. Chris Meyer, director general de la empresa Sauerland Event, informó que el cambio se debe a “asuntos organizacionales”. “El horario inglés era muy forzado y no hubiésemos podido garantizar la transmisión para Alemania. Razón por la cual la pelea de campeonato mundial de los pesos pesados se realizará en Hamburgo.”
Alexander Povetkin quien visita por segunda vez el norte de Alemania, realizó su última memorable pelea contra Marco Huck. “Mi cuarta pelea como profesional fue en Hamburgo en el 2005. Obviamente lo recuerdo muy bien. También he ido varias veces a visitar a mi promotor Kalle Sauerland,” dijo Povetkin. Sin embargo, el ruso no debería tomar este 14 de julio a la ligera. Hasim Rahman, el retador oficial también conocido como “La Roca” fue campeón mundial. En 2001, Rahman originario de Baltimore ganó los títulos CMB y IBF con un sensacional knock out que le propinó a Lennox Lewis en el quinto asalto. Aun cuando lo perdió en la revancha, ha tenido varias oportunidades de pelear por títulos mundiales a lo largo de su carrera.
El segundo combate de la noche estará a cargo de “Golden” Jack Culcay. Este Alemán de 26 años de edad, quien fuera campeón mundial amateur en el 2009 peleará en su patio donde vive y entrena. Este será su primera pelea titular en su carrera profesional. Estará disputando el titulo Internacional de la AMB.
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