“What can I say, Germany – we are world champions,” Charr roared after his unanimous decision victory in Oberhausen landed him the vacant WBA world title. This is my gift to you all.”Charr is Germany’s first world heavyweight champion since Max Schmeling reigned from 1930-1932. Anthony Joshua is the reigning WBA ‘Super’ heavyweight champion and the victory over Ustinov could open the door for Charr to a bout with the British boxer. Charr finished the stronger for a deserved win, the 31st of his careerRaised in Berlin and Essen, this was Charr’s second shot at a world title. His previous attempt ended in a fourth-round defeat when he was stopped by ex-WBC champion Vitali Klitschko in 2012.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2017 09:00 UTC