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Turki Alalshikh calls Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage bad, wants Kabayel next
Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh criticized the 11th-round stoppage of Oleksandr Usyk's win over Rico Verhoeven and outlined his vision for the unified champ's next moves.

Verhoeven files protest over Usyk stoppage loss
Rico Verhoeven has filed an official protest against the stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk, saying rules only matter if they are applied when it counts.
Sheeraz says Begic 'very negative' after WBO title stoppage
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic went negative after the opening exchanges of their WBO super-middleweight title fight, which Sheeraz won by stoppage.

Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn confrontation turned personal
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn grabbed him at an awards show two years ago and promises to deliver a beating when they meet in the ring.

Rico Verhoeven deserves Usyk rematch after controversial stoppage
The Dutch kickboxer's appeal of the after-the-bell 11th-round stoppage in Egypt has the sport debating whether the WBC mandatory can wait.
Sheeraz open to Canelo clash if Mexican beats Mbilli
Hamzah Sheeraz says he would fight Canelo Alvarez if the Mexican beats Christian Mbilli, calling the former champion a great without issuing a direct challenge.

Turki Alalshikh wants Usyk-Kabayel in Germany after Verhoeven stoppage
Saudi boxing advisor calls Usyk's 11th-round TKO over Verhoeven a bad stoppage, pushes for Kabayel fight in Germany followed by multiple Verhoeven rematches.

Mayweather sues former manager for $175M in fraud lawsuit
Floyd Mayweather filed a $175 million lawsuit alleging his former investment manager Jona Rechnitz diverted tens of millions from real estate deals and pledged $100M in jewelry for $13M.

Ryan Garcia calls out Conor Benn: 'He's talking a lot'
Ryan Garcia has called out Conor Benn, telling Sky Sports the British fighter is 'talking a lot' and targeting him for his next fight.
Mark Prince launches Champions' Club on 20th anniversary of son's murder
Former boxer Mark Prince has launched The Champions' Club with a 20-point blueprint for youth services, marking two decades since his son Kiyan's fatal stabbing in 2006.

Warren blocks Usyk-Verhoeven rematch, demands Kabayel defence
Frank Warren told Sky Sports that Queensberry will not permit Oleksandr Usyk to rematch Rico Verhoeven, insisting the Ukrainian must face WBC mandatory Agit Kabayel or vacate.
Sheeraz saw negative response and walked Begic down for stoppage
Hamzah Sheeraz says Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch, allowing him to walk forward and finish the WBO super-middleweight title fight early.

Usyk reflects on Verhoeven bout: 'This fight was hard'
Oleksandr Usyk called his fight against Rico Verhoeven a tough encounter, describing the crossover bout as a good but difficult challenge.
Manziel rules out second MMA fight after debut win
Johnny Manziel says he will not fight again after his MMA debut, telling ESPN the experience was a one-time venture with no plans for a second bout.
Johnny Manziel beats Bob Menery by TKO in round 1 on 23 May 2026
Johnny Manziel defeated Bob Menery by TKO, round 1 on 23 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.

Bellew Calls Verhoeven Stoppage Premature
Tony Bellew has made his position clear on the controversial ending to Oleksandr Usyk's eleventh-round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven — he believes the fight was stopped too soon, and that Verhoeven deserved the chance to continue.

Canelo Dismisses Benavidez After Cruiserweight Win
Canelo Alvarez has poured cold water on the prospect of a fight with David Benavidez, questioning whether the newly crowned cruiserweight champion can even return to light heavyweight after bulking up to defeat Gilberto Ramirez.

Tank Davis' Next Fight Made Clearer
The WBA has formally ordered their champ in recess Gervonta Davis to make a mandatory lightweight title defence against number one contender Floyd Schofield, opening a 30-day negotiation window that expires on June 22.

Verhoeven tells Usyk kickboxing style will expose weight gap
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing style and natural weight advantage will trouble Oleksandr Usyk if they meet, telling BBC Sport the size gap will show.
Sheeraz says Begic folded after first punch in WBO title win
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic went into his shell after the first landed punch in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, which ended in a stoppage.