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Dmitry Bivol Vs. Michael Eifert Predictions
Dmitry Bivol steps back into the ring on May 30 against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, as fans picked their winner.
Warren Confirms Fury Opponent Imminent
Frank Warren has confirmed that Tyson Fury's next opponent will be announced shortly, with a comeback fight pencilled in for August serving as the final preparation before a planned November showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Usyk's Former Promoter Urges Retirement After Verhoeven Scare
Oleksandr Usyk's former promoter, watching from outside the current setup, has urged the unified heavyweight champion to consider retirement following his difficult outing against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt.
Ryan Garcia targets Conor Benn after awards show confrontation
Ryan Garcia has called out Conor Benn for a fight, saying the British welterweight confronted him at an awards show two years ago in front of his wife.
Rico Verhoeven's next fight: Usyk rematch or move on?
After his controversial 11th-round loss to Usyk in Egypt, kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven has appealed the result. The Ring Magazine is polling fans on who they want next.
Warren Pushes Kabayel For Usyk Fight, Rules Out Verhoeven Rematch
Frank Warren says WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel deserves the next shot at Oleksandr Usyk and will not accept a rematch with Rico Verhoeven this autumn.
Sheeraz: Begic was negative after first punch, I just walked him down
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch, allowing him to walk the challenger down and claim the WBO super-middleweight title.
Jake Paul criticises Usyk vs Verhoeven stoppage decision
Jake Paul says he would be 'steaming' with the referee stoppage decision in the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight, arguing the fighter deserved more recovery time.
Warren demands Kabayel shot at Usyk, rules out Verhoeven rematch
Frank Warren says WBC interim champ Agit Kabayel will not wait for a Usyk-Verhoeven rematch and is pushing for an autumn heavyweight title fight.
Jack Catterall backs himself to beat any welterweight champion
Jack Catterall says he could beat any welterweight world champion. The light-welterweight contender told Ring Magazine he backs himself at 147 pounds.
Tyson Fury: I'll knock out Anthony Joshua, he doesn't have a chin
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua "doesn't have a chin" and predicts a knockout when the heavyweight rivals meet in Q4 2026, per The Ring.
Axel Schulz: Botha doping scandal hurt more than Foreman rematch
Former heavyweight contender Axel Schulz says his 1995 loss to steroid-using Francois Botha still stings more than missing a lucrative George Foreman rematch.
Frank Warren: Usyk must be stripped if Verhoeven rematch next
Frank Warren says Oleksandr Usyk should forfeit his WBC belt if he pursues a Rico Verhoeven rematch instead of facing mandatory Agit Kabayel in 2026.
Usyk admits 'hard' fight with Verhoeven after clash
Oleksandr Usyk told BBC Sport his fight with Rico Verhoeven was hard but good, describing the bout as a solid test for the former champion.
Dmitry Bivol Vs. Michael Eifert Breakdown
Dmitry Bivol returns to the ring on May 30 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, defending his WBA, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles against IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert.
What's Next For Usyk?
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk secured a controversial eleventh-round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven, as we look at who could be next for him.
UFC Releases Renderings Of White House Octagon Setup
The UFC has given the public its first detailed look at the scale of what is being planned around UFC Freedom 250, releasing visual renderings of both the South Lawn fight setup and the Freedom 250 Fan Fest that will run across the surrounding area on June 13 and 14.
Charlie Edwards says second world title would mean more than first
Charlie Edwards says climbing back to world level would surpass his first title win. The former WBC flyweight champion is chasing a second belt.
Usyk reveals secret plan for 'big show' after Verhoeven fight
Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight two or three more times after Rico Verhoeven and is planning a major event as his career winds down.
Usyk says Verhoeven was 'well prepared' after hard fight
Oleksandr Usyk says Rico Verhoeven was a good fighter and well prepared after their bout. The Ukrainian confirmed he got the win and will continue training.