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Verhoeven likens kickboxing reign to Usyk run in WBC title defence
Rico Verhoeven told BBC Sport his 12-year kickboxing reign mirrors Usyk's boxing run, justifying his WBC heavyweight title shot at 123 kg.
Stephanie Han targets Katie Taylor: 'That's the fight I want'
Stephanie Han says she wants Katie Taylor next, calling the lightweight champion the fight every fighter wants in the division.
Taylor To Fight For Undisputed In Final Professional Bout
Katie Taylor will make her final professional appearance at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5, fighting Flora Pili for the vacant WBC junior welterweight title.
Roach and Zepeda Meet For Vacant WBC Lightweight Title
Lamont Roach and William Zepeda will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 1 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Former MMA Fighter Restrains Passenger Attempting to Open Emergency Door
Former MMA fighter Josh Longood potentially saved dozens of lives on May 31 when he physically restrained a passenger attempting to open an emergency door on a Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago.
Haney Turns Up The Heat On Stevenson
Devin Haney has kept the pressure on Shakur Stevenson through social media, sharing an old video clip of Stevenson publicly calling for a fight with him and captioning it with a pointed message — "Debo coming.."
Joshua Opens Door To Itauma Fight
Anthony Joshua has acknowledged Moses Itauma as a future opponent.
Billam-Smith relishes Bournemouth headline return
Chris Billam-Smith says headlining in Bournemouth is a privilege as the cruiserweight returns to top billing against Mateusz Rozicki on home turf.
Khan inspired South Asian boxers says rising prospect
Abdul Khan tells BBC Sport that Amir Khan's world-title success inspired a generation of South Asian boxers, including himself.
Verhoeven says kickboxing resume earned WBC heavyweight shot
Rico Verhoeven says his 12-year kickboxing reign, in which he defeated every challenger, earned him WBC recognition for a heavyweight boxing title shot.
Rico Verhoeven defends WBC bridgerweight title shot
Rico Verhoeven compared his kickboxing dominance to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing run when defending his WBC bridgerweight title shot.
Rico Verhoeven cites kickboxing dominance in WBC title case
Rico Verhoeven says the WBC has recognised his kickboxing credentials and compared his 12-year run to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing dominance.
Verhoeven dismisses WBC ranking debate ahead of next fight
Rico Verhoeven says WBC ranking debates are irrelevant. The heavyweight told BoxingScene he will prove his worth against any opponent put in front of him.
Verhoeven compares kickboxing run to Usyk's boxing dominance
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing dominance parallels Oleksandr Usyk's boxing run, citing WBC recognition as he angles for a crossover fight.
Azim thanks fans after battling Claggett in 12-week camp
Adam Azim said he trained for 12 weeks to prepare for Steve Claggett's strength, thanking British and Pakistani fans for their support after his win.
Verhoeven banks on size and kickboxing stance against Usyk
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing stance and 20-kilo weight edge will trouble Oleksandr Usyk in ways traditional boxers cannot. The heavyweight weighs style gap.
Muhammad Ali honored with Day of Compassion in Louisville
Louisville launched an annual Day of Compassion on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali's death, encouraging volunteer work in honor of the boxing legend's legacy.
McKenna vows to unleash 18 months of gym work at middleweight
Stevie McKenna says 18 months of training left him bigger and stronger ahead of his middleweight debut, promising to attack like a lion out of the cage.
Lee Cutler calls Bournemouth 'fantastic place' ahead of home show
Lee Cutler praised his hometown Bournemouth ahead of a scheduled fight on the south coast, telling UFC the coastal city is a 'fantastic place' to compete.
Joshua on tragedy: 'Life is humbling, you never know one's fate'
Anthony Joshua says life humbles you and perspective comes with time as the heavyweight addresses a car crash tragedy ahead of his boxing return.