Who Is Marco Huck? Age, Biography and Wiki
Marco Huck, born on November 11, 1984, is a prominent German boxer known for his tenacity and accomplishments in the ring. As of 2025, Marco Huck is 40 years old. His boxing career took off in the early 2000s, and he has since gained recognition as a former WBO Cruiserweight Champion, defending his title multiple times. Huck’s journey is characterized by determination and resilience, making him a notable figure in the world of sports.
| Occupation | Sports |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1984 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Ugao, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Serbia |
Popularity
Marco Huck's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Marco Huck stands tall at 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) and weighs around 200 pounds (91 kg), which is typical for a professional boxer in the cruiserweight division. His well-conditioned physique contributes significantly to his performance in the ring, showcasing his dedication to maintaining peak physical condition throughout his career.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Marco Huck is reportedly in a relationship with [Insert Girlfriend/Boyfriend’s Name Here], although he keeps his personal life relatively private. Huck values family and often shares glimpses of his life with his loved ones through social media. He has been known to have a close-knit family, which has played an essential role in his life and boxing career.
Net Worth and Salary
Marco Huck's estimated net worth in 2025 is $10 million. His earnings come primarily from his successful boxing career, endorsements, and various investments. As a prominent boxer, Huck has participated in numerous high-profile matches that have significantly contributed to his financial status. Additionally, he has engaged in business ventures that complement his income from the ring.
Career, Business, and Investments
Marco Huck's boxing career has been nothing short of spectacular. He started his professional career in 2004 and became a world champion in 2009. Known for his punching power and aggressive style, he has fought against some of the best in the sport, cementing his legacy.
Beyond boxing, Huck has ventured into business, exploring opportunities in fitness and sports management. He has also invested in youth training programs to promote boxing among aspiring athletes, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the sport that has given him so much.
Due to Tony Bellew fighting David Haye instead of taking on mandatory challenger Mairis Briedis (21–0, 18 KOs), the WBC ordered a match for the interim WBC cruiserweight title between Huck and Briedis, where the winner would earn a fight with Bellew for the full WBC title or possibly elevated to full championship status if Bellew decides to vacat
e and stay at heavyweight.
Negotiations were underway with a venue in Germany being discussed with the fight taking place on 1 April 2017. On 18 January, Huck Sports Promotion announced the fight will take place at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund.
Bellew was named WBC Emeritus Champion on 28 March 2017 meaning the winner between Huck and Briedis would become full world champion. Huck failed to capture the vacant WBC title and lost his IBO title in a one sided 12 round unanimous decision loss.
The first couple of rounds seemed close as there was not much action, from the third round, Briedis installed the jab and controlled the pace of the fight en route to becoming the first Latvian to win a world title. The three judges scorecards read 118–109, 117–110, and 116–111 in favour or Briedis.
Huck confirmed he would not be retiring despite his fourth career loss. "I’m too young to stop. I’m a true warrior. We’ll get the title back", he said.
Social Network
Marco Huck is active on social media, where he engages with fans and shares insights into his life and career. His presence can be found on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, where he updates followers about his training, fights, and personal experiences.
After a string of defenses, Huck challenged Alexander Povetkin for the WBA heavyweight title. In December 2011, a deal was reached for Povetkin to make his second defence against Huck on 25 February 2012 at Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg.
Huck made the challenge in the post fight press conference of Povetkin's win over Cedric Boswell. It was noted that Huck would not vacate his WBO title, until after the fight, where he would assess the situation.
Huck stated if he was to win the title, he would likely remain at heavyweight to challenge one of the Klitschko brothers, but would be given 10 days by the WBO to decide. Huck reached out to David Haye and Evander Holyfield to help with sparring.
In January 2012, the promoters of Huck, Povetkin and Rahman attended a meeting where they discussed the winner of Povetkin vs. Huck would defend the WBA title against Rahman next. During this time, trainer Teddy Atlas failed to travel to Russia and announced he had parted ways with Povetkin.
Russian trainer Alexander Zimin stepped in on short notice. For his debut at heavyweight, Huck weighed 209.4 pounds and Povetkin weighed 229.2 pounds.
Education
While Marco Huck's early life and boxing journey often overshadow his educational background, he has spoken about the importance of education in achieving success. Huck completed his schooling in Germany and has often emphasized the value of discipline and hard work, both in and out of the ring.
Povetkin won the fight via majority decision. The fight proved to be a tough test for Povetkin. One judge scored the fight a 114–114 draw, with the remaining two judges scoring the fight 116–113 and 116–112 in favour of Povetkin. All three ringside announcers from EPIX scored the fight in favour of Huck.
Chisora and Dimitrenko, who were sat ringside, scored the fight a draw. Arthur Abraham and Tomasz Adamek scored the fight clearly for Huck. The opening round started off slow however Povetkin started taking over the fight landing body shots and using his straight rights.
In round 4, Huck began to let his hands go and found his range, even rocking Povetkin. Huck controlled the championship rounds as Povetkin began to show signs of fatigue. Huck came close to dropping Povetkin in the final round. After the fight, Povetkin admitted, "I underestimated him.
Perhaps I didn't take this fight seriously enough." Huck said, "A lot of people who saw this fight see me as the winner." It was reported that Huck had injured his right between rounds 6 and 7. The verdict was met with boos around the arena.
