Vitali Klitschko vs. Manuel Charr

First bout for former WBA World Heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin in eight months since losing to Wladimir Klitschko.
Manuel 'Diamond Boy' Charr, on a five bout winning streak since losing to Vitali Klitschko, beat Kevin Johnson six weeks earlier.
In the main event of a six bout card in Moscow, former WBA World Heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin won the vacant WBC Silver Heavyweight title with an impressive seventh round knockout of Manuel Charr. Using consistent jabs, Charr landed on Povetkin the entire bout but kept getting rocked by inside uppercuts. A left-right-left combination by Povetkin put Charr down and out on his back at 1:09 of round 7.

Alexander Povetkin vs Manuel Charr

The WBA confirmed hours before that this bout would take place for the WBA World heavyweight title and the winner must face Fres Oquendo (who hasn't fought since 2014) in a mandatory defence.
Ustinov down once in round eight.
Charr is Germany's first world heavyweight champion since Max Schmeling reigned from 1930-1932.
"What can I say, Germany - we are world champions. I dedicate this title to Germany, the country which gave me a chance and built me up. This is my gift to you all," Charr roared after his unanimous decision victory.

Vitali Klitschko vs. Manuel Charr

Alexander Povetkin vs Manuel Charr

Alexander Ustinov vs Manuel Charr

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