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Azim credits 12-week camp for Claggett victory
Adam Azim says he trained harder than usual for Steve Claggett because he knew his opponent would be strong. The light welterweight won their contest.
Azim credits extra training after Claggett win
Adam Azim said he trained harder than usual for his light welterweight victory over Steve Claggett, acknowledging his opponent's strength.
Adam Azim beats Steve Claggett by TKO in round 3 on 30 May 2026
Adam Azim defeated Steve Claggett by TKO, round 3 on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Azim claims fitness edge over Claggett ahead of light-welterweight clash
Adam Azim says his gas tank will outlast Steve Claggett's when the light-welterweights meet, declaring himself the fittest fighter in boxing.
Dmitry Bivol beats Michael Eifert by UD on 30 May 2026
Dmitry Bivol defeated Michael Eifert by UD on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Bivol Returns From 15-Month Absence With Clinical Shutout Of Eifert
Dmitry Bivol delivered a dominant unanimous decision over mandatory challenger Michael Eifert in Ekaterinburg on Saturday to successfully defend his WBA, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight titles.
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel 20-kilo difference
Rico Verhoeven tells BBC Sport his kickboxing stance and 20-kilo weight edge will pose problems Oleksandr Usyk hasn't seen in orthodox boxing.
Usyk admits Verhoeven fight was toughest test yet
Oleksandr Usyk calls his fight against Rico Verhoeven a hard contest, telling BBC Sport it was a good fight after the crossover clash.
Sheeraz explains dominant stoppage of Begic in WBO title fight
Hamzah Sheeraz says Alem Begic turned negative after the opening exchange, leading to his dominant stoppage win for the WBO super-middleweight title.
Sheeraz explains why Begic fight ended quickly after first punch
Hamzah Sheeraz says he knew the fight was his after the first punch landed on Alem Begic, then walked him down to win a world title at light middleweight.
Rico Verhoeven calls open scoring 'fishy' in Usyk loss
Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven questioned the judging after being told scorecards were even through four rounds despite feeling he was ahead 3-1.
Song Yadong beats Deiveson Figueiredo by SUB in round 2 at UFC Macau
Song Yadong defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by SUB, round 2 at UFC Macau. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Song Yadong credits Team Alpha Male after submitting Figueiredo
Song Yadong credited Team Alpha Male's grappling after submitting Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round at UFC Macau, speaking to ESPN.
Verhoeven: We made a crack in invincible Usyk
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk's invincible reputation has been cracked. The kickboxing champion spoke to BBC Sport about the heavyweight's recent fight.
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.