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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.
Rico Verhoeven cites kickboxing dominance in WBC title case
Rico Verhoeven says the WBC has recognised his kickboxing credentials and compared his 12-year run to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing dominance.
Verhoeven dismisses WBC ranking debate ahead of next fight
Rico Verhoeven says WBC ranking debates are irrelevant. The heavyweight told BoxingScene he will prove his worth against any opponent put in front of him.
Verhoeven compares kickboxing run to Usyk's boxing dominance
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing dominance parallels Oleksandr Usyk's boxing run, citing WBC recognition as he angles for a crossover fight.
Azim thanks fans after battling Claggett in 12-week camp
Adam Azim said he trained for 12 weeks to prepare for Steve Claggett's strength, thanking British and Pakistani fans for their support after his win.
Verhoeven banks on size and kickboxing stance against Usyk
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing stance and 20-kilo weight edge will trouble Oleksandr Usyk in ways traditional boxers cannot. The heavyweight weighs style gap.
Muhammad Ali honored with Day of Compassion in Louisville
Louisville launched an annual Day of Compassion on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali's death, encouraging volunteer work in honor of the boxing legend's legacy.
McKenna vows to unleash 18 months of gym work at middleweight
Stevie McKenna says 18 months of training left him bigger and stronger ahead of his middleweight debut, promising to attack like a lion out of the cage.
Lee Cutler calls Bournemouth 'fantastic place' ahead of home show
Lee Cutler praised his hometown Bournemouth ahead of a scheduled fight on the south coast, telling UFC the coastal city is a 'fantastic place' to compete.
Joshua on tragedy: 'Life is humbling, you never know one's fate'
Anthony Joshua says life humbles you and perspective comes with time as the heavyweight addresses a car crash tragedy ahead of his boxing return.
Jordan Leavitt calls featherweight move a career turning point
Jordan Leavitt says his featherweight move is when he became a real professional athlete. The UFC fighter outlined his career mindset shift.
Joshua opens up on grief ahead of return to the ring
Anthony Joshua says he gains perspective on grief but never overcomes it, speaking to BBC Sport ahead of his return to the heavyweight division.
Rico Verhoeven says WBC credentials mirror Usyk dominance
Rico Verhoeven likened his kickboxing dominance to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing career, saying the WBC recognised his 12-year record across combat sports.
Verhoeven vows to make Usyk feel 20-kilo weight difference
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing stance and 20-kilo weight advantage will trouble Oleksandr Usyk when they meet in a crossover boxing match.