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Akhmadaliev confirms return after long layoff since Inoue loss
Murodjon Akhmadaliev says he is ready to return to boxing after a lengthy layoff following his defeat to Naoya Inoue in the super bantamweight division.
Canelo wants to pass Mexican torch to teammate Munguia
Canelo Alvarez said he hopes to hand boxing's Mexican flag to Jaime Munguia, his Eddy Reynoso-trained teammate who captured the WBA 168-pound title in May.
Azim claims superior fitness ahead of Claggett showdown
Adam Azim says his gas tank is superior to Steve Claggett's ahead of their light welterweight clash, telling BBC Sport he is the fittest fighter in boxing.
Verhoeven accepts apology over controversial stoppage
Rico Verhoeven says he can only ask for an apology after a controversial stoppage, telling BBC Sport he has no other recourse over the disputed ending.
Hamzah Sheeraz targets unification fights after world title win
Hamzah Sheeraz told Ring Magazine he wants unification fights at light middleweight after winning a world title. The champion says he is not content.
Sheeraz explains how he broke Begic to claim WBO title
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative early, forcing the Briton to walk him down en route to claiming the WBO super-middleweight title.
Verhoeven says he can't demand more than apology over stoppage
Rico Verhoeven says he cannot demand more than an apology following a controversial stoppage involving Oleksandr Usyk in his 123 kg division bout.
Foster dismisses Ford's knockout threats as fake toughness
O'Shaquie Foster says Raymond Ford's knockout threats are fake, pointing out his opponent has not stopped fighters below his level in past bouts.
Verhoeven says apology only remedy for Usyk stoppage row
Rico Verhoeven says an apology is the only remedy for the disputed stoppage in his bout with Oleksandr Usyk, telling BBC Sport he cannot demand more.
Sheeraz explains brutal stoppage after sensing Begic negativity
Hamzah Sheeraz said he spotted Alem Begic turning negative after the first punch landed, then walked him down to secure the WBO super-middleweight title stoppage.
BBC Sport's Born to Brawl series features Pimblett, Shields, Eubank Jr
BBC Sport's documentary series gives a rare glimpse into the lives of fighters including Paddy Pimblett, Claressa Shields and Chris Eubank Jr at pivotal career moments.
Tank Davis: Judge Denies Second Attempt To Recall Probation Warrant
Gervonta Davis is facing escalating legal trouble after a Baltimore County judge denied a second attempt by his legal team to recall an active probation violation warrant, leaving the unbeaten lightweight with an outstanding warrant in Maryland and a criminal case in Florida still unresolved.
Lomachenko Linked With Return Against Suarez
Vasiliy Lomachenko, the former unified lightweight champion, has set his sights on unbeaten Filipino contender Charly Suarez for his return fight.
Garcia Urges Caution Over Benn Fight
Ryan Garcia has pumped the brakes on reports that his fight with Conor Benn is a done deal, revealing that negotiations are still ongoing and that September 12 in Las Vegas is not yet the confirmed reality it has been presented as in some corners of the media.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven preview: Heavyweight mismatch
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday in a bout BoxingScene's preview calls a mismatch despite the spectacular venue.
Sheeraz explains quick WBO super-middleweight win over Begic
Hamzah Sheeraz says his WBO super-middleweight win over Alem Begic was about landing early and walking down a negative opponent until the finish came.
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.
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.
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.