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Sheeraz: Begic was negative after first punch, I just walked him down
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 26 May
Ngannou says Verhoeven won despite Usyk stoppage decision
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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.

Tom Rashid · 26 May
Ngannou backs Verhoeven after Usyk decision: 'Outsiders will never win'
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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.

Tom Rashid · 26 May
Ngannou backs Verhoeven after Usyk stoppage controversy
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Ngannou backs Verhoeven after Usyk stoppage controversy

Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven was robbed against Oleksandr Usyk, telling BBC Sport that outsiders never win despite clear performances in the ring.

Tom Rashid · 26 May
Khamzat Chimaev suggests nationality cost him UFC 328 decision
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Khamzat Chimaev suggests nationality cost him UFC 328 decision

Chimaev posted and deleted a tweet implying his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 was influenced by nationality, calling for a rematch where 'somebody has to be dead.'

Tom Rashid · 26 May
Jake Paul criticises Usyk vs Verhoeven stoppage decision
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Jake Paul criticises Usyk vs Verhoeven stoppage decision

Jake Paul says he would be 'steaming' with the referee stoppage decision in the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight, arguing the fighter deserved more recovery time.

Dan O'Keefe · 25 May
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Warren demands Kabayel shot at Usyk, rules out Verhoeven rematch
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Warren demands Kabayel shot at Usyk, rules out Verhoeven rematch

Frank Warren says WBC interim champ Agit Kabayel will not wait for a Usyk-Verhoeven rematch and is pushing for an autumn heavyweight title fight.

James Wright · 25 May
Sean Strickland walks out of Adin Ross MMA event in disgust
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Sean Strickland walks out of Adin Ross MMA event in disgust

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland left Adin Ross' MMA event early and posted he felt "sick to my stomach" after attending the streamer's show.

Tom Rashid · 25 May
Khamzat Chimaev suggests robbery in deleted UFC 328 tweet
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Khamzat Chimaev suggests robbery in deleted UFC 328 tweet

Khamzat Chimaev posted and quickly deleted a message claiming his split-decision loss to Sean Strickland was unfair, demanding a rematch where 'somebody has to be dead.'

Tom Rashid · 25 May
Nassourdine Imavov posts therapy skit after Strickland loss
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Nassourdine Imavov posts therapy skit after Strickland loss

UFC middleweight Nassourdine Imavov shared a comedic therapy session video processing his defeat to Sean Strickland at UFC 310.

Tom Rashid · 25 May
Jack Catterall backs himself to beat any welterweight champion
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Jack Catterall backs himself to beat any welterweight champion

Jack Catterall says he could beat any welterweight world champion. The light-welterweight contender told Ring Magazine he backs himself at 147 pounds.

Dan O'Keefe · 25 May
Tyson Fury: I'll knock out Anthony Joshua, he doesn't have a chin
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 25 May
Axel Schulz: Botha doping scandal hurt more than Foreman rematch
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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.

James Wright · 25 May
Frank Warren: Usyk must be stripped if Verhoeven rematch next
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 25 May
Usyk admits 'hard' fight with Verhoeven after clash
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 25 May
Charlie Edwards says second world title would mean more than first
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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.

James Wright · 25 May
Usyk reveals secret plan for 'big show' after Verhoeven fight
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 25 May
Usyk says Verhoeven was 'well prepared' after hard fight
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 25 May
Turki Alalshikh calls Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage bad, wants Kabayel next
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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.

James Wright · 25 May
Verhoeven files protest over Usyk stoppage loss
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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.

James Wright · 25 May