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Islam Makhachev FaceTimes fan battling cancer
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev connected with a cancer patient via video call in a moment shared widely on social media.
Abdul Khan credits Amir Khan with inspiring boxing journey
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan lit the fire for South Asian boxers. Speaking to BBC Sport, he credited the former champion with inspiring his own journey into the ring.
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane (Recap Pending)
Alex Pereira (13-3-0) faces Ciryl Gane (13-2-0 (1 NC)) on Monday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje (Recap Pending)
Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) faces Justin Gaethje (27-5-0) on Monday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Josh Padley vs Aqib Fiaz (Recap Pending)
Josh Padley (19-1-0) faces Aqib Fiaz (27-7-0) on Saturday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Rozicki warns Billam-Smith he'll be 'switched off' in clash
Ryan Rozicki warns Chris Billam-Smith that any defensive lapse will prove costly in their upcoming cruiserweight clash. Speaking to Sky Sports.
Billam-Smith warns Rozicki fight will turn brutal
Chris Billam-Smith expects his cruiserweight fight with Ryan Rozicki to become a brutal war when technical boxing breaks down between the pair.
Teraji eyes 115-pound titles if Rodriguez vacates for Inoue
Former two-division champion Kenshiro Teraji plans to move up to junior bantamweight and target vacant titles if Bam Rodriguez leaves the division to face Naoya Inoue.
Robert Garcia: Benavidez would beat Usyk at heavyweight
Trainer Robert Garcia says David Benavidez would defeat Oleksandr Usyk if the cruiserweight champion moves up, citing the Ukrainian's struggles against Rico Verhoeven.
Jade Jones on boxing switch: 'I have to pull myself back'
Jade Jones says she must pull herself back from becoming too single-minded in boxing, reminding herself she made the switch to enjoy a new challenge.
Jade Jones opens up on struggling in ways others wouldn't
Jade Jones has opened up about her ADHD diagnosis, telling BBC Sport she struggled in ways that set her apart from other fighters throughout her career.
Kai Asakura on first UFC win: 'This was always my dream'
Kai Asakura calls his first UFC win a dream come true after securing victory at bantamweight, telling Sherdog the result was what he always wanted.
Islam Makhachev trolls Daniel Cormier over Arsenal
Islam Makhachev trolled Daniel Cormier over Arsenal's Champions League final loss, asking why his AKA teammate looked so happy despite supporting the Gunners.
Pavlovich declares 'I'm here' after knockout win
Sergei Pavlovich told Sherdog he is back in the heavyweight mix after his knockout victory, declaring simply that he remains a contender.
Merab Dvalishvili dismisses title talk ahead of Petr Yan clash
Merab Dvalishvili says his attention is locked on Petr Yan, refusing to discuss title scenarios beyond the bout. The bantamweight contender spoke to Sherdog.
Tsarukyan rules out backup role, eyes title shot after June
Arman Tsarukyan says he will compete in June and wait for a title shot rather than serve as backup for a featherweight championship bout.
Jade Jones tempers boxing ambitions with reminder to enjoy journey
Jade Jones says she has to pull herself back from title obsession and remember she came to boxing for a new challenge, speaking to BBC Sport.
Jade Jones keeps brakes on boxing ambitions despite drive
Jade Jones says she pulls herself back from her competitive drive as she learns boxing, balancing ambition with enjoyment in her new sport.
Azim claims Claggett underestimates his conditioning ahead of clash
Adam Azim has dismissed Steve Claggett's assessment of his fitness, declaring himself the fittest fighter in boxing ahead of their light welterweight clash.
Foster tells Stevenson: I'll fight you at 135 or 140
O'Shaquie Foster says he will fight Shakur Stevenson at lightweight or junior welterweight, telling the WBC champion he is serious about making the fight.