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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.
Arman Tsarukyan defends coach after Chimaev loss criticism
Tsarukyan pushed back on claims that strength coach Sam Calavitta overtrained Khamzat Chimaev before his UFC 327 loss, saying the final garage session lasted just 15-20 minutes.
Verhoeven: Usyk will feel my 20-kilo weight advantage
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel a 20-kilo weight difference when they fight. The Glory heavyweight believes his kickboxing style poses new problems.
Rico Verhoeven defends WBC heavyweight shot: 'I defeated everybody'
Rico Verhoeven says his 12-year kickboxing reign mirrors Oleksandr Usyk's boxing success, defending his WBC heavyweight title opportunity to BBC Sport.
Joshua says Usyk trilogy now 'just friendly competition'
Anthony Joshua tells Ring Magazine a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk is now 'friendly competition' after their two previous heavyweight clashes.
Daniel Dubois pushes for quick Fabio Wardley rematch
Daniel Dubois says he won't wait around for Fabio Wardley's rematch despite the contractual clause, telling talkSPORT he wants to stay busy defending his WBO heavyweight title.
Serrano eyes knockout record and 50th win in next fight
Amanda Serrano says she will break the knockout record and claim her 50th win in her next fight. The multi-weight champion is one stoppage away from the mark.
Stephanie Han targets Katie Taylor after calling for showdown
Stephanie Han tells BBC Sport she wants Katie Taylor next, targeting the undisputed lightweight champion in a career-defining showdown.
Lonnie Ali on Muhammad Ali's legacy: compassion over judgment
Ten years after his death, Muhammad Ali's widow says the boxing legend's true legacy was compassion, not titles—and she's measuring it globally.
Aaron Bowen vs Troy Coleman (Recap Pending)
Aaron Bowen (6-0-0) faces Troy Coleman (67-3-0) on Saturday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Rico Verhoeven calls himself 'uncrowned king' after Usyk loss
Rico Verhoeven says he proved he belongs at the top of the heavyweight division despite his 11th-round stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt on May 23.