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Rozicki warns Billam-Smith he'll be 'switched off' in clash

Ryan Rozicki warns Chris Billam-Smith that any defensive lapse will prove costly in their upcoming cruiserweight clash. Speaking to Sky Sports.

James Wright · 1 Jun
Billam-Smith warns Rozicki fight will turn brutal
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Billam-Smith warns Rozicki fight will turn brutal

Chris Billam-Smith expects his cruiserweight fight with Ryan Rozicki to become a brutal war when technical boxing breaks down between the pair.

James Wright · 1 Jun
Teraji eyes 115-pound titles if Rodriguez vacates for Inoue
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Teraji eyes 115-pound titles if Rodriguez vacates for Inoue

Former two-division champion Kenshiro Teraji plans to move up to junior bantamweight and target vacant titles if Bam Rodriguez leaves the division to face Naoya Inoue.

Dan O'Keefe · 1 Jun
Canelo Reveals Why Benavidez Fight Never Happened
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Canelo Reveals Why Benavidez Fight Never Happened

Canelo Alvarez has finally addressed the question that followed him through his entire undisputed super middleweight reign — why he never fought David Benavidez.

Boxing News Staff · 1 Jun
Holm Left Frustrated After Majority Decision Loss To Han
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Holm Left Frustrated After Majority Decision Loss To Han

Holly Holm has spoken out after being denied a boxing world title in controversial circumstances against Stephanie Han, with a majority decision going the way of the hometown fighter in El Paso.

Boxing News Staff · 1 Jun
Makhachev Responds To McGregor's Return
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Makhachev Responds To McGregor's Return

Islam Makhachev has welcomed Conor McGregor's comeback while making clear where he thinks the result against Max Holloway will go on July 11.

MMA News Staff · 1 Jun
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Trump Predicts Freedom 250 Could Be Highest-Rated Sporting Event Ever
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Trump Predicts Freedom 250 Could Be Highest-Rated Sporting Event Ever

Donald Trump has made his boldest prediction yet about UFC Freedom 250, suggesting the June 14 White House card could break all-time sporting viewership records and describing it as an event that will never be replicated.

MMA News Staff · 1 Jun
Beterbiev-Bivol III Could Head to Russia
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Beterbiev-Bivol III Could Head to Russia

A third fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is being discussed, with Russia emerging as a potential host — a development that carries significant implications for David Benavidez, whose team has been targeting Bivol as their primary objective for the remainder of the year.

Boxing News Staff · 1 Jun
Robert Garcia: Benavidez would beat Usyk at heavyweight
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Robert Garcia: Benavidez would beat Usyk at heavyweight

Trainer Robert Garcia says David Benavidez would defeat Oleksandr Usyk if the cruiserweight champion moves up, citing the Ukrainian's struggles against Rico Verhoeven.

Aaron Clarke · 1 Jun
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Jade Jones on boxing switch: 'I have to pull myself back'

Jade Jones says she must pull herself back from becoming too single-minded in boxing, reminding herself she made the switch to enjoy a new challenge.

Aaron Clarke · 1 Jun
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Jade Jones opens up on struggling in ways others wouldn't

Jade Jones has opened up about her ADHD diagnosis, telling BBC Sport she struggled in ways that set her apart from other fighters throughout her career.

Aaron Clarke · 1 Jun
Kai Asakura on first UFC win: 'This was always my dream'
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Kai Asakura on first UFC win: 'This was always my dream'

Kai Asakura calls his first UFC win a dream come true after securing victory at bantamweight, telling Sherdog the result was what he always wanted.

Tom Rashid · 1 Jun
Islam Makhachev trolls Daniel Cormier over Arsenal
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Islam Makhachev trolls Daniel Cormier over Arsenal

Islam Makhachev trolled Daniel Cormier over Arsenal's Champions League final loss, asking why his AKA teammate looked so happy despite supporting the Gunners.

Tom Rashid · 1 Jun
Pavlovich declares 'I'm here' after knockout win
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Pavlovich declares 'I'm here' after knockout win

Sergei Pavlovich told Sherdog he is back in the heavyweight mix after his knockout victory, declaring simply that he remains a contender.

Tom Rashid · 1 Jun
Merab Dvalishvili dismisses title talk ahead of Petr Yan clash
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Merab Dvalishvili dismisses title talk ahead of Petr Yan clash

Merab Dvalishvili says his attention is locked on Petr Yan, refusing to discuss title scenarios beyond the bout. The bantamweight contender spoke to Sherdog.

Tom Rashid · 1 Jun
Tsarukyan rules out backup role, eyes title shot after June
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Tsarukyan rules out backup role, eyes title shot after June

Arman Tsarukyan says he will compete in June and wait for a title shot rather than serve as backup for a featherweight championship bout.

Tom Rashid · 1 Jun
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Jade Jones tempers boxing ambitions with reminder to enjoy journey

Jade Jones says she has to pull herself back from title obsession and remember she came to boxing for a new challenge, speaking to BBC Sport.

Dan O'Keefe · 31 May
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Jade Jones keeps brakes on boxing ambitions despite drive

Jade Jones says she pulls herself back from her competitive drive as she learns boxing, balancing ambition with enjoyment in her new sport.

James Wright · 31 May
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Azim claims Claggett underestimates his conditioning ahead of clash

Adam Azim has dismissed Steve Claggett's assessment of his fitness, declaring himself the fittest fighter in boxing ahead of their light welterweight clash.

Dan O'Keefe · 31 May
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Foster tells Stevenson: I'll fight you at 135 or 140

O'Shaquie Foster says he will fight Shakur Stevenson at lightweight or junior welterweight, telling the WBC champion he is serious about making the fight.

Aaron Clarke · 31 May