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Jake Paul slams referee over Usyk vs Verhoeven stoppage
Jake Paul says the referee should have given Rico Verhoeven the full recovery minute in his corner during the Usyk fight before stopping the contest.
Sheeraz explains stoppage win after landing first punch
Hamzah Sheeraz says his WBO super-middleweight title stoppage win came after his opponent turned negative when the first punch landed, per BBC Sport.
Ryan Garcia promises 'whooping' for Conor Benn after awards clash
Ryan Garcia says his fight with Conor Benn turned personal after Benn grabbed him at an awards show two years ago, vowing to 'put a whooping' on the Briton.
Usyk calls Verhoeven fight 'hard' after crossover bout
Oleksandr Usyk said his fight against Rico Verhoeven was hard, reflecting on the crossover bout in a statement to BBC Sport.
Rico Verhoeven disputes stoppage: 'Let me go out on my shield'
Rico Verhoeven says the referee stopped his heavyweight bout with Oleksandr Usyk too early, telling Sky Sports he wanted to go out on his shield.
Ryan Garcia vows to 'put a whooping' on Conor Benn after confrontation
Ryan Garcia has vowed to settle his feud with Conor Benn after the Briton confronted him at an awards show, calling the potential fight personal.
Usyk credits right uppercut for stopping Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk says his right uppercut ended the fight against Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round. The former champion returned with a stoppage win.
Usyk: 'This fight was hard. He did good to prepare'
Oleksandr Usyk told Ring Magazine his fight was harder than expected, praising his opponent's preparation after their bout in a rare candid assessment.
Hamzah Sheeraz calls out all 168-pounders after title win
Hamzah Sheeraz says he will fight anyone at super middleweight after winning the WBO title, targeting undisputed status within a year.
Sanchez eyes heavyweight step-up after knockout return
Frank Sanchez says he and his team were ready when their opportunity came, following his knockout victory in a return to heavyweight contention.
Jack Catterall beats Shakhram Giyasov by UD on 24 May 2026
Jack Catterall defeated Shakhram Giyasov by UD on 24 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven by TKO in round 11 on 24 May 2026
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by TKO, round 11 on 24 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Mizuki Hiruta beats Mai Soliman on 23 May 2026
Mizuki Hiruta defeated Mai Soliman on 23 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Frank Sanchez beats Richard Torrez Jr. by KO in round 2 on 23 May 2026
Frank Sanchez defeated Richard Torrez Jr. by KO, round 2 on 23 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Usyk calls Verhoeven clash 'hard' after ring return
Oleksandr Usyk called his exhibition meeting with Rico Verhoeven hard work after the pair clashed in a cross-discipline bout that marked the Ukrainian's ring return.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven by TKO in round 11 on 23 May 2026
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by TKO, round 11 on 23 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Usyk Stops Verhoeven In Premature Stoppage Controversy
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk stopped Rico Verhoeven in the eleventh round at the Pyramids of Giza, though the finish was immediately overshadowed by widespread accusations of a premature stoppage.
Sheeraz says Begic 'very negative' after landing first punch
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned defensive after the first punch landed in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, forcing the light middleweight to walk him down.
Hamzah Sheeraz beats Alem Begic by KO in round 2 on 23 May 2026
Hamzah Sheeraz defeated Alem Begic by KO, round 2 on 23 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Sheeraz explains how he broke Begic's resistance in first round
Hamzah Sheeraz says he spotted Alem Begic turning negative after the first punch landed, then walked him down to force the stoppage in their light middleweight fight.