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Verhoeven says WBC recognition justifies Usyk title shot
Rico Verhoeven told BBC Sport his kickboxing record justified the WBC granting him credentials for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight title.
Usyk says he has two or three fights left after Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight at least twice more after facing Rico Verhoeven, confirming he will not retire immediately following the crossover bout.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remain stuck in limbo
Fury claims he's signed the contract for their all-British heavyweight clash, while Joshua cites his December car crash and wants time. The wait enters its second decade.
Azim backs gas tank to outlast Claggett in light-welterweight clash
Adam Azim says his conditioning will prove superior to Claggett's when the light-welterweights meet, calling himself the fittest fighter in boxing.
Sheeraz saw Begic turn negative after opening punch in title win
Hamzah Sheeraz says Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch landed in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, prompting the walk-down finish.
Verhoeven cites kickboxing reign to back WBC heavyweight bid
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing reign—which he likened to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing career—justifies his WBC heavyweight credentials.
Azim: 'I'm the fittest guy in a boxing ring'
Adam Azim says his gas tank is better than Steve Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight clash, claiming no one in boxing is fitter.
Azim claims he is fittest fighter in boxing ahead of Claggett bout
Adam Azim says his gas tank surpasses Claggett's and that he is the fittest fighter in boxing ahead of their light welterweight clash.
Stephen Thompson: Khamzat Chimaev beats Sean Strickland in rematch
Stephen Thompson believes Khamzat Chimaev would defeat Sean Strickland in a second fight, citing subpar preparation in their first meeting at UFC 327.
Usyk plans two or three more fights beyond Verhoeven clash
Oleksandr Usyk says he plans two or three more fights after facing Rico Verhoeven, ruling out immediate retirement from the heavyweight division.
Akhmadaliev confirms return after long layoff since Inoue loss
Murodjon Akhmadaliev says he is ready to return to boxing after a lengthy layoff following his defeat to Naoya Inoue in the super bantamweight division.
Canelo wants to pass Mexican torch to teammate Munguia
Canelo Alvarez said he hopes to hand boxing's Mexican flag to Jaime Munguia, his Eddy Reynoso-trained teammate who captured the WBA 168-pound title in May.
Azim claims superior fitness ahead of Claggett showdown
Adam Azim says his gas tank is superior to Steve Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight clash, telling BBC Sport he is the fittest fighter in boxing.
Verhoeven accepts apology over controversial stoppage
Rico Verhoeven says he can only ask for an apology after a controversial stoppage, telling BBC Sport he has no other recourse over the disputed ending.
Hamzah Sheeraz targets unification fights after world title win
Hamzah Sheeraz told Ring Magazine he wants unification fights at light middleweight after winning a world title. The champion says he is not content.
Sheeraz explains how he broke Begic to claim WBO title
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative early, forcing the Briton to walk him down en route to claiming the WBO super-middleweight title.
Verhoeven says he can't demand more than apology over stoppage
Rico Verhoeven says he cannot demand more than an apology following a controversial stoppage involving Oleksandr Usyk in his 123 kg division bout.
Foster dismisses Ford's knockout threats as fake toughness
O'Shaquie Foster says Raymond Ford's knockout threats are fake, pointing out his opponent has not stopped fighters below his level in past bouts.
Verhoeven says apology only remedy for Usyk stoppage row
Rico Verhoeven says an apology is the only remedy for the disputed stoppage in his bout with Oleksandr Usyk, telling BBC Sport he cannot demand more.
Sheeraz explains brutal stoppage after sensing Begic negativity
Hamzah Sheeraz said he spotted Alem Begic turning negative after the first punch landed, then walked him down to secure the WBO super-middleweight title stoppage.