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Andy Lee becomes world champion trainer as Sheeraz wins WBO title
Andy Lee guided Hamzah Sheeraz to the WBO super middleweight title in Egypt, becoming a world champion trainer 2,416 days after his first corner appearance with Paddy Donovan.
Usyk's Former Promoter Krassyuk Says He Should Retire
Alexander Krassyuk urged Oleksandr Usyk to retire after the heavyweight champion's shaky win over Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, citing declining footwork and movement.
Johnny Nelson: Usyk showed vulnerability against Verhoeven
Former cruiserweight champ Johnny Nelson scored the fight for Verhoeven through 11 rounds and says Usyk, 39, may be reaching the end at heavyweight.
Siyakholwa Kuse hails WBC strawweight title win as dream start
Siyakholwa Kuse says his WBC strawweight title victory is the start of his dream after claiming the belt in a breakthrough win for the South African.
Warren Pushes Kabayel For Usyk Shot, Rejects Verhoeven Rematch
Frank Warren says Agit Kabayel has earned the next crack at Oleksandr Usyk and will not stand for a potential Verhoeven rematch. Warren targets autumn 2026.
Rico Verhoeven's boxing future after Usyk loss sparks debate
The kickboxing champion lost to Oleksandr Usyk in the 11th round at the Pyramids of Giza and has already appealed the stoppage. The Ring now asks fans who they want to see him face next.
Usyk warns against treating Verhoeven lightly ahead of clash
Oleksandr Usyk says he is not treating Rico Verhoeven lightly, warning preparations are serious ahead of their potential crossover clash.
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.
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.