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Verhoeven believes Usyk 'wasn't at his best' in first meeting
Rico Verhoeven says the way his first fight with Oleksandr Usyk played out may have reflected circumstance, noting both his own form and Usyk's condition on the night.
Jermall Charlo Added to Spence vs Tszyu Undercard
Jermall Charlo is returning to the ring on July 25, added to the undercard of the Errol Spence Jr. versus Tim Tszyu card in Australia with no opponent yet announced.
Verhoeven claims Usyk fight exposed crack in 'invincible' champion
Rico Verhoeven says his fight with Oleksandr Usyk showed cracks in the heavyweight champion's invincible reputation, speaking to BBC Sport.
Verhoeven: WBC recognised my kickboxing dominance like Usyk's
Rico Verhoeven says the WBC recognised his kickboxing record when granting him a heavyweight title shot, drawing a parallel with Oleksandr Usyk's boxing résumé.
Pimblett, Shields and Eubank Jr star in Born to Brawl series
BBC Sport's documentary series features 14 episodes on fighters including Paddy Pimblett, Claressa Shields and Chris Eubank Jr at pivotal career moments.
Azim backs fitness edge over Claggett: 'Fittest guy in the ring'
Adam Azim says his gas tank is superior to Steven Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight clash, claiming he is the fittest fighter in boxing.
Ford embraces underdog role ahead of Foster title clash
Raymond Ford says he feels like an underdog defending his WBC super-featherweight title against O'Shaquie Foster, with the champion embracing the role in training.
Rico Verhoeven believes he shocked the world before Usyk stoppage
Rico Verhoeven says he shocked the world against Oleksandr Usyk and showed what he can do before the fight was stopped. The heavyweight reflects on his performance.
Azim dismisses Claggett's conditioning advantage claim
Adam Azim says his fitness surpasses Steven Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight fight, claiming no one in boxing can match his conditioning.
Verhoeven says WBC gave him Usyk shot for kickboxing reign
Rico Verhoeven says the WBC recognised his kickboxing reign when granting him a heavyweight title shot against Oleksandr Usyk.
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Verhoeven says WBC recognition justifies Usyk title shot
Rico Verhoeven told BBC Sport his kickboxing record justified the WBC granting him credentials for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight title.
Usyk says he has two or three fights left after Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight at least twice more after facing Rico Verhoeven, confirming he will not retire immediately following the crossover bout.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remain stuck in limbo
Fury claims he's signed the contract for their all-British heavyweight clash, while Joshua cites his December car crash and wants time. The wait enters its second decade.
Azim backs gas tank to outlast Claggett in light-welterweight clash
Adam Azim says his conditioning will prove superior to Claggett's when the light-welterweights meet, calling himself the fittest fighter in boxing.
Sheeraz saw Begic turn negative after opening punch in title win
Hamzah Sheeraz says Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch landed in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, prompting the walk-down finish.
Verhoeven cites kickboxing reign to back WBC heavyweight bid
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing reign—which he likened to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing career—justifies his WBC heavyweight credentials.
Azim: 'I'm the fittest guy in a boxing ring'
Adam Azim says his gas tank is better than Steve Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight clash, claiming no one in boxing is fitter.
Azim claims he is fittest fighter in boxing ahead of Claggett bout
Adam Azim says his gas tank surpasses Claggett's and that he is the fittest fighter in boxing ahead of their light welterweight clash.
Usyk plans two or three more fights beyond Verhoeven clash
Oleksandr Usyk says he plans two or three more fights after facing Rico Verhoeven, ruling out immediate retirement from the heavyweight division.