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Han stands by decision win despite Holm's late charge
Stephanie Han defends her WBA lightweight title decision over Holly Holm, saying she did enough to win despite a close fight and a late charge from the challenger.
Stephanie Han beats Holly Holm by MD on 31 May 2026
Stephanie Han defeated Holly Holm by MD on 31 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Amanda Serrano beats Cheyenne Hanson by TKO in round 2 at MVP Boxing from El Paso
Amanda Serrano defeated Cheyenne Hanson by TKO, round 2 at MVP Boxing from El Paso. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Azim thanks fans after Claggett win, says opponent made him train extra hard
Adam Azim says he trained extra hard for 12 weeks ahead of his victory over Steve Claggett, calling the Canadian very strong in a post-fight message.
Azim credits extra training after gruelling camp for opponent
Adam Azim says he trained for 12 weeks to counter his opponent's strength. The light welterweight thanked British and Pakistani fans after his victory.
Adam Azim reflects on 12-week camp for Steve Claggett bout
Adam Azim says he trained extra hard for 12 weeks knowing Steve Claggett took Teofimo Lopez the distance, speaking to Sky Sports after stopping his opponent.
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.
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.
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.
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.