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Lomachenko Linked With Return Against Suarez
Vasiliy Lomachenko, the former unified lightweight champion, has set his sights on unbeaten Filipino contender Charly Suarez for his return fight.
Garcia Urges Caution Over Benn Fight
Ryan Garcia has pumped the brakes on reports that his fight with Conor Benn is a done deal, revealing that negotiations are still ongoing and that September 12 in Las Vegas is not yet the confirmed reality it has been presented as in some corners of the media.
Topuria Claims UFC Is Blocking Makhachev Fight
Ilia Topuria has shifted the blame for the collapse of his long-discussed super fight with Islam Makhachev away from either fighter and placed it squarely on the UFC itself.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven preview: Heavyweight mismatch
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday in a bout BoxingScene's preview calls a mismatch despite the spectacular venue.
Sheeraz explains quick WBO super-middleweight win over Begic
Hamzah Sheeraz says his WBO super-middleweight win over Alem Begic was about landing early and walking down a negative opponent until the finish came.
Dana White lands Time cover, reveals UFC White House event
UFC president Dana White appears on Time magazine's cover as the promotion prepares to bring MMA to the White House South Lawn for the first time.
Peter Fury a 'one-of-a-kind' heavyweight specialist, says Harris
Matty Harris credits trainer Peter Fury's heavyweight expertise after five straight wins since joining the Congleton gym in 2023, including a career-best KO in February.
Benn vs Garcia negotiations still active, says Sims
Tony Sims says Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia talks are continuing but no date or venue has been agreed, speaking to Sky Sports about the ongoing negotiations.
Verhoeven questions open-scoring cards from Usyk fight
Rico Verhoeven told Sherdog he believed he was ahead 3-1 when open scoring showed the judges had his fight with Oleksandr Usyk level after four rounds.
Conor McGregor's Nine-Year Decline: From $100M to UFC 329 Return
ESPN chronicles Conor McGregor's fall from 2017's Mayweather payday through arrests, injuries, and a lone UFC win. He faces Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
Verhoeven: Usyk will feel my natural 20-kilo weight advantage
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel his natural weight advantage and kickboxing movement when they meet. The Dutchman weighs 123 kg.
Usyk-Verhoeven Preview: Why the Pyramids Can't Save This Mismatch
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza today in what BoxingScene calls a mismatch no setting can redeem.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven: Preview and prediction
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza on Friday in what Boxing Scene calls a mismatch. The unbeaten heavyweight champion is expected to stop his opponent.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven: Ukrainian stops kickboxer
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in a fight BoxingScene calls a mismatch — Usyk by stoppage.
Dana White Becomes First Combat Sports Promoter on Time Magazine Cover
Dana White has made the cover of Time Magazine — a first for any combat sports promoter — with the feature arriving less than three weeks before UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14.
Fury Confirms August 1 Dublin Fight
Tyson Fury has confirmed his next fight will take place on August 1 in Dublin, Ireland, with a planned November showdown against Anthony Joshua contingent on both men coming through their respective interim bouts.
Silva Still Refuses to Speak to White Years After Forced UFC Exit
Anderson Silva has not spoken to Dana White since the day the UFC CEO told him it was over — and there is no indication that is going to change.
McGregor Leaves 'Mystic Mac' Behind
Conor McGregor is returning to the Octagon on July 11 as a different kind of fighter — or at least a different kind of thinker.
Sheeraz spotted Begic negativity early in WBO title win
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch landed in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, forcing a stoppage finish.
Bill Haney: Stevenson Comes to 147 Or the Fight Does Not Happen
Bill Haney has drawn a line in the sand over a potential matchup between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson — his son fights at welterweight and nowhere else, and any suggestion of Devin dropping back down to accommodate the WBO super lightweight champion has been firmly rejected.