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Usyk vows to fight on beyond Verhoeven bout
Oleksandr Usyk has ruled out retirement after the Rico Verhoeven fight, telling BBC Sport he has two or three more bouts planned.
Usyk confirms two or three more fights after Rico clash
Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight two or three more times after his next bout with Rico, dismissing suggestions he will retire immediately.
Scott Coker launching new MMA promotion in 2027 with $60M
The former Strikeforce and Bellator CEO has secured $60 million in funding for a new fight league set to debut in 2027, backed by investors including Tony Hawk and Peter Levin.
Usyk warns Dubois-Wardley 'street fight' will haunt both fighters
Oleksandr Usyk says Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will carry lasting effects from their brutal WBO heavyweight title clash, urging Wardley to seek medical advice before triggering rematch.
Usyk dismisses Benavidez talk ahead of Saturday bout
Oleksandr Usyk says David Benavidez talk must wait until after Saturday's fight against Rico. The former unified champion's focus remains on his immediate opponent.
Usyk vows to fight on beyond Rico bout with two or three left
Oleksandr Usyk has told BBC Sport he will not retire after fighting Rico, with two or three bouts left before the unified heavyweight champion calls time.
Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria (Recap Pending)
Islam Makhachev (28-1-0) faces Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) on Tuesday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Rousey on British MMA growth: 'It wasn't even a career path'
Ronda Rousey told DAZN that MMA offered no professional pathway when she started competing, highlighting the sport's transformation in Britain.
Clarck Ntambwe: Boxing Rebuilt Life After Father's Murder
Ntambwe joined a gym in Goma to learn revenge fighting. Trainer Kibomango, killed by M23 rebels in 2025, steered her toward the African Championships final instead.
Usyk plans two or three more fights after Verhoeven bout
Oleksandr Usyk says he will not retire after the Rico Verhoeven fight and intends to box on for two or three more contests, per BBC Sport.
Frank Warren wants Daniel Dubois trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk
Frank Warren believes Daniel Dubois has matured enough after his WBO title win over Fabio Wardley to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in a third meeting.
UFC opens first Youth Wellness Center during UFC 328 fight week
The promotion unveiled its first-ever Youth Wellness Center in Newark on May 6, offering mental health services and nutrition education to local youth.
MMA Fan Launches Solo Lobbying Campaign Against TKO Boxing Bill
Mike Fox has built policy proposals and contacted multiple campaigns to oppose TKO's Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act and push for fighter protections.
Paramount-WBD seeks FCC approval for 49.5% foreign ownership
Saudi Arabia's PIF, Abu Dhabi's L'Imad, and Qatar Investment Authority will collectively own 38.5% of Paramount-WBD equity shares, which holds UFC broadcast rights.
Chris Eubank Snr says Chris Eubank Jnr is 'shot' and 'spent'
Eubank Snr says his son is finished after two brutal fights with Conor Benn in 2025, citing his brother's death from frontal lobe dementia and vowing not to support Jnr's return.
Audley Harrison's heavyweight dream: from Wembley debut to Haye KO
Twenty-five years ago, Audley Harrison knocked out Mike Middleton in 2:45 at Wembley Arena, launching a pro career that would end with a third-round stoppage by David Haye in 2010.
Claressa Shields banned from MVP events after Baumgardner slap
Most Valuable Promotions barred Shields indefinitely after she slapped Alycia Baumgardner backstage at Saturday's Rousey-Carano card.
Rico Verhoeven faces Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt as Frazer Clarke weighs in on crossover bout
Rico Verhoeven meets Oleksandr Usyk beneath the Egyptian pyramids this weekend in a crossover heavyweight bout, as Frazer Clarke questions the kickboxer's chances.
Rico Verhoeven Faces Usyk in Egypt Pyramid Clash This Weekend
Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven meets Oleksandr Usyk beneath the Egyptian pyramids this weekend in a heavyweight spectacle previewed on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Usyk an 'elite-level freak' and Fury must accept defeats, says Bellew
Tony Bellew says Tyson Fury needs to accept Oleksandr Usyk was simply the better fighter in their 2024 title fights, calling the Ukrainian an 'elite-level freak'.