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Verhoeven defends WBC Usyk shot: 'I did in kickboxing what he did in boxing'
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing reign earned him the WBC bridgerweight shot against Oleksandr Usyk, citing the WBC's recognition of his credentials.
Billam-Smith likens fight prep to F1: build the car, adapt to track
Chris Billam-Smith tells BoxingScene his training mirrors F1 engineering: build the fundamentals first, then adapt tactics to each opponent on fight week.
Abdul Khan credits cousin Amir for sparking his boxing dream
Abdul Khan told BBC Sport his cousin Amir's world-title success inspired him and a generation of South Asian boxers to pursue careers in the ring.
Joshua urges patience with Itauma as heavyweight spotlight grows
Anthony Joshua says Moses Itauma needs time to develop before facing championship pressure, despite the 21-year-old's ranking at No. 6 by The Ring.
Verhoeven warns Usyk will feel 20-kilo weight gap in crossover clash
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel a 20-kilo weight difference when they fight, citing his kickboxing stance and natural size as advantages the boxer hasn't faced.
UFC and Paramount Expand Canada Deal Through 2032
Paramount+ will stream all UFC numbered event main cards in Canada starting in 2027 at no extra charge to subscribers under a six-year agreement announced Thursday.
BBC Sport's Born to Brawl series features Pimblett, Shields, Eubank Jr
BBC Sport has released a 13-episode documentary series tracking boxers and MMA fighters at pivotal career moments, including Claressa Shields, Paddy Pimblett, and Chris Eubank Jr.
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn stalls as Usyk weighs WBC future
Garcia's September 12 callout of Benn remains unsigned as Golden Boy and Zuffa Boxing clash, while Usyk nears 40 and eyes easier paths than mandatory Kabayel.
Verhoeven wants apology over Usyk stoppage, no rematch demand
Rico Verhoeven says he wants only an apology over the controversial stoppage against Usyk and will not demand a rematch at 123 kg.
Verhoeven likens kickboxing reign to Usyk run in WBC title defence
Rico Verhoeven told BBC Sport his 12-year kickboxing reign mirrors Usyk's boxing run, justifying his WBC heavyweight title shot at 123 kg.
Stephanie Han targets Katie Taylor: 'That's the fight I want'
Stephanie Han says she wants Katie Taylor next, calling the lightweight champion the fight every fighter wants in the division.
Taylor To Fight For Undisputed In Final Professional Bout
Katie Taylor will make her final professional appearance at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5, fighting Flora Pili for the vacant WBC junior welterweight title.
Roach and Zepeda Meet For Vacant WBC Lightweight Title
Lamont Roach and William Zepeda will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 1 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Former MMA Fighter Restrains Passenger Attempting to Open Emergency Door
Former MMA fighter Josh Longood potentially saved dozens of lives on May 31 when he physically restrained a passenger attempting to open an emergency door on a Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago.
Haney Turns Up The Heat On Stevenson
Devin Haney has kept the pressure on Shakur Stevenson through social media, sharing an old video clip of Stevenson publicly calling for a fight with him and captioning it with a pointed message — "Debo coming.."
Joshua Opens Door To Itauma Fight
Anthony Joshua has acknowledged Moses Itauma as a future opponent.
Billam-Smith relishes Bournemouth headline return
Chris Billam-Smith says headlining in Bournemouth is a privilege as the cruiserweight returns to top billing against Mateusz Rozicki on home turf.
Khan inspired South Asian boxers says rising prospect
Abdul Khan tells BBC Sport that Amir Khan's world-title success inspired a generation of South Asian boxers, including himself.
Verhoeven says kickboxing resume earned WBC heavyweight shot
Rico Verhoeven says his 12-year kickboxing reign, in which he defeated every challenger, earned him WBC recognition for a heavyweight boxing title shot.
Rico Verhoeven defends WBC bridgerweight title shot
Rico Verhoeven compared his kickboxing dominance to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing run when defending his WBC bridgerweight title shot.