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Mon, 07/21/2008 - 09:59
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Russia's IBF mandatory contender Povetkin beats US Sykes

CHEKHOV (Moscow region), July 21 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia's mandatory challenger for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion title, Alexander Povetkin knocked out in the fourth round UScontender Taurus Sykes in the Moscow neighborhood of Chekhov on Sunday.

Povetkin continued his series of straight 16 wins (11 knockouts)without defeats, Sykes lost the fifth match with 25 wins (seven knockouts).

Povetkin should fight with IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight championWladimir Klitschko not later than November 26.


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