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Usyk says Verhoeven was 'well prepared' after hard fight
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Usyk says Verhoeven was 'well prepared' after hard fight

Oleksandr Usyk says Rico Verhoeven was a good fighter and well prepared after their bout. The Ukrainian confirmed he got the win and will continue training.

Aaron Clarke · 25 May
Turki Alalshikh calls Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage bad, wants Kabayel next
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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.

James Wright · 25 May
Verhoeven files protest over Usyk stoppage loss
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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.

James Wright · 25 May
Sheeraz says Begic 'very negative' after WBO title stoppage
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 25 May
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn confrontation turned personal
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 25 May
Rico Verhoeven deserves Usyk rematch after controversial stoppage
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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.

James Wright · 24 May
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Sheeraz open to Canelo clash if Mexican beats Mbilli
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 24 May
Turki Alalshikh wants Usyk-Kabayel in Germany after Verhoeven stoppage
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 24 May
Mayweather sues former manager for $175M in fraud lawsuit
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 24 May
Ryan Garcia calls out Conor Benn: 'He's talking a lot'
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 24 May
Mark Prince launches Champions' Club on 20th anniversary of son's murder
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 24 May
Warren blocks Usyk-Verhoeven rematch, demands Kabayel defence
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 24 May
Sheeraz saw negative response and walked Begic down for stoppage
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 24 May
Usyk reflects on Verhoeven bout: 'This fight was hard'
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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.

James Wright · 24 May
Manziel rules out second MMA fight after debut win
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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.

James Wright · 24 May
Johnny Manziel beats Bob Menery by TKO in round 1 on 23 May 2026
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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.

Aaron Clarke · 24 May
Verhoeven tells Usyk kickboxing style will expose weight gap
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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.

James Wright · 24 May
Sheeraz says Begic folded after first punch in WBO title win
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 24 May
Jake Paul slams referee over Usyk vs Verhoeven stoppage
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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.

James Wright · 24 May
Sheeraz explains stoppage win after landing first punch
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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.

Dan O'Keefe · 24 May