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Billam-Smith warns Rozicki clash will turn brutal
Chris Billam-Smith says his cruiserweight meeting with Ryan Rozicki will demand brutal exchanges when the pair step into the ring.
Verhoeven cites kickboxing record to justify WBC shot
Rico Verhoeven has compared his kickboxing reign to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing record, telling BBC Sport the WBC recognised his striking credentials.
Verhoeven backs weight edge to trouble Usyk in crossover bout
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing stance and natural weight advantage will trouble Oleksandr Usyk if the pair meet in a crossover bout.
Verhoeven eyes decision win over Usyk in crossover bout
Rico Verhoeven says beating Oleksandr Usyk on points over 12 rounds would be the ultimate achievement if their crossover fight happens.
Rolly Romero elevated to WBA Super Champion; Giyasov-Catterall now for full title
The WBA promoted Rolly Romero to Super Champion status despite a year-long layoff, allowing Jack Catterall's Saturday fight with Shakhram Giyasov to become a full title bout.
Clarck Ntambwe used boxing to heal after father's murder
DRC boxer Clarck Ntambwe turned to boxing after her father's murder, trained by former child soldier Kibomango Bagunda. A new film chronicles her journey.
Usyk vows to fight on beyond Verhoeven bout
Oleksandr Usyk has ruled out retirement after the Rico Verhoeven fight, telling BBC Sport he has two or three more bouts planned.
Usyk confirms two or three more fights after Rico clash
Oleksandr Usyk says he will fight two or three more times after his next bout with Rico, dismissing suggestions he will retire immediately.
Usyk warns Dubois-Wardley 'street fight' will haunt both fighters
Oleksandr Usyk says Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will carry lasting effects from their brutal WBO heavyweight title clash, urging Wardley to seek medical advice before triggering rematch.
Usyk dismisses Benavidez talk ahead of Saturday bout
Oleksandr Usyk says David Benavidez talk must wait until after Saturday's fight against Rico. The former unified champion's focus remains on his immediate opponent.
Usyk vows to fight on beyond Rico bout with two or three left
Oleksandr Usyk has told BBC Sport he will not retire after fighting Rico, with two or three bouts left before the unified heavyweight champion calls time.
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.
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'.