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Peter Fury a 'one-of-a-kind' heavyweight specialist, says Harris
Matty Harris credits trainer Peter Fury's heavyweight expertise after five straight wins since joining the Congleton gym in 2023, including a career-best KO in February.
Benn vs Garcia negotiations still active, says Sims
Tony Sims says Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia talks are continuing but no date or venue has been agreed, speaking to Sky Sports about the ongoing negotiations.
Verhoeven questions open-scoring cards from Usyk fight
Rico Verhoeven told Sherdog he believed he was ahead 3-1 when open scoring showed the judges had his fight with Oleksandr Usyk level after four rounds.
Conor McGregor's Nine-Year Decline: From $100M to UFC 329 Return
ESPN chronicles Conor McGregor's fall from 2017's Mayweather payday through arrests, injuries, and a lone UFC win. He faces Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
Verhoeven: Usyk will feel my natural 20-kilo weight advantage
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel his natural weight advantage and kickboxing movement when they meet. The Dutchman weighs 123 kg.
Usyk-Verhoeven Preview: Why the Pyramids Can't Save This Mismatch
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza today in what BoxingScene calls a mismatch no setting can redeem.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven: Preview and prediction
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza on Friday in what Boxing Scene calls a mismatch. The unbeaten heavyweight champion is expected to stop his opponent.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven: Ukrainian stops kickboxer
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in a fight BoxingScene calls a mismatch — Usyk by stoppage.
Dana White Becomes First Combat Sports Promoter on Time Magazine Cover
Dana White has made the cover of Time Magazine — a first for any combat sports promoter — with the feature arriving less than three weeks before UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14.
Fury Confirms August 1 Dublin Fight
Tyson Fury has confirmed his next fight will take place on August 1 in Dublin, Ireland, with a planned November showdown against Anthony Joshua contingent on both men coming through their respective interim bouts.
Silva Still Refuses to Speak to White Years After Forced UFC Exit
Anderson Silva has not spoken to Dana White since the day the UFC CEO told him it was over — and there is no indication that is going to change.
McGregor Leaves 'Mystic Mac' Behind
Conor McGregor is returning to the Octagon on July 11 as a different kind of fighter — or at least a different kind of thinker.
Sheeraz spotted Begic negativity early in WBO title win
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch landed in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, forcing a stoppage finish.
Bill Haney: Stevenson Comes to 147 Or the Fight Does Not Happen
Bill Haney has drawn a line in the sand over a potential matchup between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson — his son fights at welterweight and nowhere else, and any suggestion of Devin dropping back down to accommodate the WBO super lightweight champion has been firmly rejected.
Usyk warns fans not to underestimate Verhoeven challenge
Oleksandr Usyk says he is not taking his upcoming fight against Rico Verhoeven lightly, calling him a legitimate threat rather than easy money.
Agit Kabayel demands Usyk fight after WBC sanctions Verhoeven bout
WBC interim heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel says he should face Oleksandr Usyk next after the sanctioning body approved a defense against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.
Sheeraz walked down Begic after early punch landed
Hamzah Sheeraz says he walked down Alem Begic after landing the first punch in his world title victory. The light middleweight told BBC Sport his opponent turned negative.
Ngannou calls Usyk-Verhoeven decision wrong after scorecard split
Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven should have beaten Oleksandr Usyk, claiming outsiders never win decisions. The heavyweight spoke to BBC Sport.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven preview: Mismatch in the desert
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza today in a bout BoxingScene calls a "significant mismatch" despite the spectacular venue.
Verhoeven banks on kickboxing style and size for Usyk clash
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing stance and 20-kilo weight edge will pose fresh problems for Oleksandr Usyk when they fight at heavyweight.