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Usyk admits Verhoeven fight was toughest test yet
Oleksandr Usyk calls his fight against Rico Verhoeven a hard contest, telling BBC Sport it was a good fight after the crossover clash.
Sheeraz explains dominant stoppage of Begic in WBO title fight
Hamzah Sheeraz says Alem Begic turned negative after the opening exchange, leading to his dominant stoppage win for the WBO super-middleweight title.
Sheeraz explains why Begic fight ended quickly after first punch
Hamzah Sheeraz says he knew the fight was his after the first punch landed on Alem Begic, then walked him down to win a world title at light middleweight.
Rico Verhoeven calls open scoring 'fishy' in Usyk loss
Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven questioned the judging after being told scorecards were even through four rounds despite feeling he was ahead 3-1.
Song Yadong beats Deiveson Figueiredo by SUB in round 2 at UFC Macau
Song Yadong defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by SUB, round 2 at UFC Macau. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Song Yadong credits Team Alpha Male after submitting Figueiredo
Song Yadong credited Team Alpha Male's grappling after submitting Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round at UFC Macau, speaking to ESPN.
Verhoeven: We made a crack in invincible Usyk
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk's invincible reputation has been cracked. The kickboxing champion spoke to BBC Sport about the heavyweight's recent fight.
Alonzo Menifield beats Zhang Mingyang by TKO on 30 May 2026
Alonzo Menifield defeated Zhang Mingyang by TKO on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Khan's career sparked boxing dream for South Asian fighters
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired South Asian boxers by reaching the sport's highest level, lighting a fire in young fighters across Britain.
Rei Tsuruya beats Luis Gurule by SUB in round 1 on 30 May 2026
Rei Tsuruya defeated Luis Gurule by SUB, round 1 on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Verhoeven says kickboxing stance will trouble Usyk
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing movement and 20-kilo weight edge will trouble Oleksandr Usyk when they fight, telling BBC Sport his stance differs from boxers.
Usyk plans two or three more fights with secret business plan
Oleksandr Usyk says he has two or three fights left and is building a secret business plan around one final major show before retiring from boxing.
Jaqueline Amorim beats Loma Lookboonmee by SUB in round 1 on 30 May 2026
Jaqueline Amorim defeated Loma Lookboonmee by SUB, round 1 on 30 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
McGregor's Coach On Holloway's Toughness
Owen Roddy (Conor McGregor’s coach) has given his first public assessment of Conor's UFC 329 preparation, and the long-time striking coach is under no illusions about what awaits his fighter on July 11.
Hearn Wants Aspinall's UFC Release
Eddie Hearn has made Dana White a direct offer — walk away from the legal complications surrounding the Conor Benn signing in exchange for Tom Aspinall's release from his UFC contract.
White Scoffs At Fighter Pay Comparisons
Dana White has waded into the fighter pay debate with characteristic bluntness, questioning why the UFC should be expected to pay unproven fighters significant minimum salaries.
Pentagon Recruiting Troops As White House UFC Spectators
The Pentagon is actively recruiting military personnel to attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14 as spectators, with internal memos revealing that troops will be required to fund their own travel and meet physical appearance standards to be eligible.
Trump Bought TKO Stock Before White House UFC Card
President Donald Trump purchased stock in TKO Group Holdings — the parent company of the UFC — on March 25, according to a financial disclosure filing reviewed by HuffPost.
Serrano targets Christie Martin knockout record this weekend
Amanda Serrano says she can tie Christy Martin's knockout record this weekend, with the mark standing for over 21 years ahead of her featherweight title fight.
Khan lit fire in South Asian boxing hopefuls, says Abdul Khan
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired South Asian boxers including himself by reaching the sport's elite level and proving minority talent could win titles.