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Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven preview: Mismatch in the desert
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza today in a bout BoxingScene calls a "significant mismatch" despite the spectacular venue.
Verhoeven banks on kickboxing style and size for Usyk clash
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing stance and 20-kilo weight edge will pose fresh problems for Oleksandr Usyk when they fight at heavyweight.
Andy Lee becomes world champion trainer with Hamzah Sheeraz win
Former middleweight titlist Andy Lee crowned his first world champion as a trainer when Hamzah Sheeraz stopped Alem Begic in two rounds at the Pyramids in Egypt.
Canelo Alvarez tells Sheeraz and Iglesias to fight each other first
Canelo wants WBO and IBF super middleweight champions Hamzah Sheeraz and Osleys Iglesias to face each other before earning a shot at him. He returns Sept. 12 against Christian Mbilli.
Tyson Fury calls for August 1 return in Dublin
Tyson Fury has announced he wants to fight on August 1 in Dublin. The heavyweight told BoxingScene he is targeting a summer return to the ring in Ireland.
Andy Lee becomes world champion trainer as Sheeraz wins WBO title
Andy Lee guided Hamzah Sheeraz to the WBO super middleweight title in Egypt, becoming a world champion trainer 2,416 days after his first corner appearance with Paddy Donovan.
Usyk's Former Promoter Krassyuk Says He Should Retire
Alexander Krassyuk urged Oleksandr Usyk to retire after the heavyweight champion's shaky win over Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, citing declining footwork and movement.
Johnny Nelson: Usyk showed vulnerability against Verhoeven
Former cruiserweight champ Johnny Nelson scored the fight for Verhoeven through 11 rounds and says Usyk, 39, may be reaching the end at heavyweight.
Siyakholwa Kuse hails WBC strawweight title win as dream start
Siyakholwa Kuse says his WBC strawweight title victory is the start of his dream after claiming the belt in a breakthrough win for the South African.
Warren Pushes Kabayel For Usyk Shot, Rejects Verhoeven Rematch
Frank Warren says Agit Kabayel has earned the next crack at Oleksandr Usyk and will not stand for a potential Verhoeven rematch. Warren targets autumn 2026.
Rico Verhoeven's boxing future after Usyk loss sparks debate
The kickboxing champion lost to Oleksandr Usyk in the 11th round at the Pyramids of Giza and has already appealed the stoppage. The Ring now asks fans who they want to see him face next.
Usyk warns against treating Verhoeven lightly ahead of clash
Oleksandr Usyk says he is not treating Rico Verhoeven lightly, warning preparations are serious ahead of their potential crossover clash.
Khamzat Chimaev suggests he was robbed at UFC 328
Khamzat Chimaev posted and deleted a tweet claiming bias cost him the decision against Sean Strickland at UFC 328, demanding a rematch.
Ngannou questions Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage call
Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven deserved the decision in his exhibition with Oleksandr Usyk, telling BBC Sport the kickboxing champion was the winner.
Ryan Garcia targets Conor Benn after awards show confrontation
Ryan Garcia has called out Conor Benn for a fight, saying the British welterweight confronted him at an awards show two years ago in front of his wife.
Rico Verhoeven's next fight: Usyk rematch or move on?
After his controversial 11th-round loss to Usyk in Egypt, kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven has appealed the result. The Ring Magazine is polling fans on who they want next.
Warren Pushes Kabayel For Usyk Fight, Rules Out Verhoeven Rematch
Frank Warren says WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel deserves the next shot at Oleksandr Usyk and will not accept a rematch with Rico Verhoeven this autumn.
Sheeraz: Begic was negative after first punch, I just walked him down
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch, allowing him to walk the challenger down and claim the WBO super-middleweight title.
Ngannou says Verhoeven won despite Usyk stoppage decision
Francis Ngannou claims Rico Verhoeven was the true winner against Oleksandr Usyk despite the stoppage decision going the other way at heavyweight.
Ngannou backs Verhoeven after Usyk decision: 'Outsiders will never win'
Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven was the real winner against Oleksandr Usyk, claiming outsiders never get the decision. The heavyweight spoke to BBC Sport.