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Clarck Ntambwe: Boxing Rebuilt Life After Father's Murder
Ntambwe joined a gym in Goma to learn revenge fighting. Trainer Kibomango, killed by M23 rebels in 2025, steered her toward the African Championships final instead.
Usyk plans two or three more fights after Verhoeven bout
Oleksandr Usyk says he will not retire after the Rico Verhoeven fight and intends to box on for two or three more contests, per BBC Sport.
Romero 'Declares' Retirement In Frustration
Rolando Romero has announced his retirement — though the declaration reads more like a man at the end of his patience than one who has genuinely closed the door on his career.
Tank Davis' Camp Doubts Lomachenko Intentions
Gervonta Davis' coaching team has thrown cold water on the prospect of Vasiliy Lomachenko making good on his stated intention to target Tank for his comeback.
Frank Warren wants Daniel Dubois trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk
Frank Warren believes Daniel Dubois has matured enough after his WBO title win over Fabio Wardley to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in a third meeting.
Chris Eubank Snr says Chris Eubank Jnr is 'shot' and 'spent'
Eubank Snr says his son is finished after two brutal fights with Conor Benn in 2025, citing his brother's death from frontal lobe dementia and vowing not to support Jnr's return.
Audley Harrison's heavyweight dream: from Wembley debut to Haye KO
Twenty-five years ago, Audley Harrison knocked out Mike Middleton in 2:45 at Wembley Arena, launching a pro career that would end with a third-round stoppage by David Haye in 2010.
Claressa Shields banned from MVP events after Baumgardner slap
Most Valuable Promotions barred Shields indefinitely after she slapped Alycia Baumgardner backstage at Saturday's Rousey-Carano card.
Rico Verhoeven faces Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt as Frazer Clarke weighs in on crossover bout
Rico Verhoeven meets Oleksandr Usyk beneath the Egyptian pyramids this weekend in a crossover heavyweight bout, as Frazer Clarke questions the kickboxer's chances.
Rico Verhoeven Faces Usyk in Egypt Pyramid Clash This Weekend
Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven meets Oleksandr Usyk beneath the Egyptian pyramids this weekend in a heavyweight spectacle previewed on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Usyk an 'elite-level freak' and Fury must accept defeats, says Bellew
Tony Bellew says Tyson Fury needs to accept Oleksandr Usyk was simply the better fighter in their 2024 title fights, calling the Ukrainian an 'elite-level freak'.
Torrez wants Itauma fight: 'I don't run from smoke'
Richard Torrez says he welcomes a clash with Moses Itauma after his IBF eliminator against Frank Sanchez on Saturday in Egypt.
Haye: Usyk would have hung with Tyson, Lewis and Holyfield
David Haye says Oleksandr Usyk would have competed with Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, placing the Ukrainian among the heavyweight greats.
Caroline Dubois calls family rift 'messed-up' and 'complex'
Caroline Dubois described her estranged relationship with brother Daniel as 'messed-up' and 'complex' in comments to BBC Sport Boxing.
Jasmine Artiga vows showcase bout with mandatory Nataly Delgado
Jasmine Artiga says her super flyweight title defence against mandatory challenger Nataly Delgado will showcase two elite fighters testing skill and will.
Darren Barker announces 1,800-mile endurance challenge for mental health
Former IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker will cycle across three countries and swim the English Channel and Strait of Gibraltar in August 2026 to raise funds for men's mental health.
Declan Taylor: Usyk isn't in decline, Verhoeven upset unlikely
Boxing analyst Declan Taylor dismisses Rico Verhoeven's chances against Oleksandr Usyk on May 23, arguing the heavyweight champion showed no signs of decline in his Dubois rematch.
Claressa Shields banned by MVP after slapping Baumgardner
Claressa Shields has been banned from Most Valuable Promotions events after confronting and slapping Alycia Baumgardner at Saturday's Rousey vs. Carano card.
Lomachenko eyes Navarrete, Davis fights after comeback
Vasiliy Lomachenko is targeting unified 130-pound champion Emanuel Navarrete for his fall 2026 return, with WBA lightweight titleholder Gervonta Davis potentially next.
Lomachenko eyes Navarrete, Davis after ending retirement
Vasiliy Lomachenko is targeting unified 130-pound champion Emanuel Navarrete for a fall return, with Gervonta Davis a potential follow-up fight.