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Tyson Fury: I'll knock out Anthony Joshua, he doesn't have a chin
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua "doesn't have a chin" and predicts a knockout when the heavyweight rivals meet in Q4 2026, per The Ring.
Axel Schulz: Botha doping scandal hurt more than Foreman rematch
Former heavyweight contender Axel Schulz says his 1995 loss to steroid-using Francois Botha still stings more than missing a lucrative George Foreman rematch.
Frank Warren: Usyk must be stripped if Verhoeven rematch next
Frank Warren says Oleksandr Usyk should forfeit his WBC belt if he pursues a Rico Verhoeven rematch instead of facing mandatory Agit Kabayel in 2026.
Usyk admits 'hard' fight with Verhoeven after clash
Oleksandr Usyk told BBC Sport his fight with Rico Verhoeven was hard but good, describing the bout as a solid test for the former champion.
Dmitry Bivol Vs. Michael Eifert Breakdown
Dmitry Bivol returns to the ring on May 30 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, defending his WBA, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles against IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert.
What's Next For Usyk?
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk secured a controversial eleventh-round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven, as we look at who could be next for him.
Coker's New MMA Promotion Targeting January 2027 Launch
Scott Coker has shared additional details on his forthcoming promotion, targeting a January 2027 launch backed by $60 million in funding.
UFC Releases Renderings Of White House Octagon Setup
The UFC has given the public its first detailed look at the scale of what is being planned around UFC Freedom 250, releasing visual renderings of both the South Lawn fight setup and the Freedom 250 Fan Fest that will run across the surrounding area on June 13 and 14.
McGregor Reveals Injury Contingency Planning Ahead of UFC 329 Return
Conor McGregor has offered a candid window into how his approach to fight preparation has evolved, revealing that he now develops specific contingency plans for serious in-fight injuries before stepping into the Octagon.
Charlie Edwards says second world title would mean more than first
Charlie Edwards says climbing back to world level would surpass his first title win. The former WBC flyweight champion is chasing a second belt.
Usyk reveals secret plan for 'big show' after Verhoeven fight
Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight two or three more times after Rico Verhoeven and is planning a major event as his career winds down.
Usyk says Verhoeven was 'well prepared' after hard fight
Oleksandr Usyk says Rico Verhoeven was a good fighter and well prepared after their bout. The Ukrainian confirmed he got the win and will continue training.
Turki Alalshikh calls Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage bad, wants Kabayel next
Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh criticized the 11th-round stoppage of Oleksandr Usyk's win over Rico Verhoeven and outlined his vision for the unified champ's next moves.
Verhoeven files protest over Usyk stoppage loss
Rico Verhoeven has filed an official protest against the stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk, saying rules only matter if they are applied when it counts.
Sheeraz says Begic 'very negative' after WBO title stoppage
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic went negative after the opening exchanges of their WBO super-middleweight title fight, which Sheeraz won by stoppage.
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn confrontation turned personal
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn grabbed him at an awards show two years ago and promises to deliver a beating when they meet in the ring.
Rico Verhoeven deserves Usyk rematch after controversial stoppage
The Dutch kickboxer's appeal of the after-the-bell 11th-round stoppage in Egypt has the sport debating whether the WBC mandatory can wait.
Sheeraz open to Canelo clash if Mexican beats Mbilli
Hamzah Sheeraz says he would fight Canelo Alvarez if the Mexican beats Christian Mbilli, calling the former champion a great without issuing a direct challenge.
Turki Alalshikh wants Usyk-Kabayel in Germany after Verhoeven stoppage
Saudi boxing advisor calls Usyk's 11th-round TKO over Verhoeven a bad stoppage, pushes for Kabayel fight in Germany followed by multiple Verhoeven rematches.
Mayweather sues former manager for $175M in fraud lawsuit
Floyd Mayweather filed a $175 million lawsuit alleging his former investment manager Jona Rechnitz diverted tens of millions from real estate deals and pledged $100M in jewelry for $13M.