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Alonzo Menifield beats Zhang Mingyang by TKO on 30 May 2026
Alonzo Menifield defeated Zhang Mingyang by TKO on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Khan's career sparked boxing dream for South Asian fighters
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired South Asian boxers by reaching the sport's highest level, lighting a fire in young fighters across Britain.
Rei Tsuruya beats Luis Gurule by SUB in round 1 on 30 May 2026
Rei Tsuruya defeated Luis Gurule by SUB, round 1 on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Verhoeven says kickboxing stance will trouble Usyk
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing movement and 20-kilo weight edge will trouble Oleksandr Usyk when they fight, telling BBC Sport his stance differs from boxers.
Usyk plans two or three more fights with secret business plan
Oleksandr Usyk says he has two or three fights left and is building a secret business plan around one final major show before retiring from boxing.
Jaqueline Amorim beats Loma Lookboonmee by SUB in round 1 on 30 May 2026
Jaqueline Amorim defeated Loma Lookboonmee by SUB, round 1 on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Serrano targets Christie Martin knockout record this weekend
Amanda Serrano says she can tie Christy Martin's knockout record this weekend, with the mark standing for over 21 years ahead of her featherweight title fight.
Khan lit fire in South Asian boxing hopefuls, says Abdul Khan
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired South Asian boxers including himself by reaching the sport's elite level and proving minority talent could win titles.
Khan inspired South Asian kids to box, says Abdul Khan
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired the majority of South Asian kids to take up boxing, speaking to BBC Sport about representation in the sport.
Xander Zayas on Jaron Ennis fight: 'He's just a man like me'
Xander Zayas says Jaron Ennis is 'just a man like me' when asked about a potential fight between the light middleweight and the welterweight champion.
WBC orders Noel Mikaelian to fight David Benavidez or lose belt
The WBC has given cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian an ultimatum: defend against unified titleholder David Benavidez or be stripped of the belt.
Zayas dismisses Ennis mystique: 'He's just a man like me'
Xander Zayas says Jaron Ennis holds no mystique, calling the IBF welterweight champion 'just a man like me' in a BoxingScene interview.
O'Shaquie Foster called 'smartest fighter' by trainer Bobby Benton
Trainer Bobby Benton says O'Shaquie Foster has the best ring IQ of any fighter he's worked with ahead of Foster's WBC junior-featherweight defense May 30 in Houston.
Alonzo Menifield vows to stay true to himself after Oezdemir loss
Alonzo Menifield says the lesson from his Volkan Oezdemir defeat is to stay true to himself and not let outside factors alter his approach in the cage.
Verhoeven cites kickboxing record to defend WBC title shot
Rico Verhoeven says his 12-year kickboxing reign, which saw him defeat opponents multiple times, earns him a WBC title shot in boxing.
Azim dismisses Claggett stamina concerns ahead of showdown
Adam Azim says he has the superior conditioning ahead of his light welterweight fight with Steve Claggett, dismissing any fitness concerns.
Verhoeven compares kickboxing reign to Usyk as WBC credentials
Rico Verhoeven defends his WBC title shot by comparing his kickboxing reign to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing career, citing the sanctioning body's recognition.
Oleksandr Usyk loses rounds to kickboxer Rico Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk dropped multiple rounds to 37-year-old kickboxer Rico Verhoeven on Saturday night, raising questions about the heavyweight champion's recent form.
Holly Holm wants clean finish in Stephanie Han rematch
Holly Holm says she wants a proper finish in her rematch with Stephanie Han after their first 135 lb contest ended by technical decision.
Machi Fukuda beats Anelya Toktogonova by TKO in round 2 at Road To UFC Season 5 Opening Rounds: Day 2
Machi Fukuda defeated Anelya Toktogonova by TKO, round 2 at Road To UFC Season 5 Opening Rounds: Day 2. Full result, reaction and what's next.