Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) picked up a twelve round unanimous decision over former WBA beltholder Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1, 17 KOs) to capture the WBA's vacant “regular” heavyweight title at Messehall in Erfurt, Germany. The scores were 117-113, 117-113, 116-112.

Rising heavyweight contender Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) scored a ninth round knockout over former WBO champion Siarhei Liakhovich (25-4, 16 KOs). Liakhovich went down twice before the fight was called of.