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Dillian Whyte reveals final fight wishlist before retirement
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (243+ words) Dillian Whyte has revealed a shortlist of opponents he would like to face before bringing his long and eventful boxing career to a close. The 38-year-old heavyweight, known as "The Bodysnatcher", has enjoyed a rollercoaster journey in the sport, sharing…...
Ilia Topuria hits back at Justin Gaethje's dad
22+ hour, 58+ min ago (290+ words) Ilia Topuria has responded to Justin Gaethje's dad calling him "little short guy" before the UFC White House clash. Topuria will face Gaethje on June 14 at the UFC White House card to unify the lightweight titles in the main event....
Anthony Joshua says boxing is "purpose after tragedy
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (230+ words) Anthony Joshua has insisted he never contemplated walking away from boxing following the fatal car crash in December that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, saying the sport remains his "purpose. His friends and training partners Sina…...
Amanda Serrano equals women's boxing knockout record with stoppage
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (290+ words) TEXES: America's Amanda Serrano equalled the record for the most knockouts in women's boxing history after a dominant second-round stoppage of Cheyenne Hanson, successfully retaining her WBA and WBO featherweight titles. Serrano controlled the bout from the outset and, after…...
Rico Verhoeven reacts after controversial defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
1+ week, 3+ day ago (334+ words) Rico Verhoeven has released a statement on social media after reviewing the judges" scorecards following his controversial defeat to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. The kickboxer, competing in only his second professional boxing bout against one of the sport"s leading…...
Oleksandr Usyk retains world titles after controversial win over Rico Verhoeven
1+ week, 3+ day ago (273+ words) EGYPT: Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles after a controversial 11th-round stoppage victory over kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in a dramatic contest staged beneath the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday. Verhoeven produced a spirited performance that troubled the Ukrainian…...
Rico Verhoeven's sparring partner Matty Harris warns Oleksandr Usyk
1+ week, 5+ day ago (292+ words) Rico Verhoeven's sparring partner Matty Harris has sent an ominous power warning to Oleksandr Usyk, saying the kickboxing legend "can punch. He's a big man." Verhoeven will face the toughest challenge of his career in a crossover fight against unbeaten…...
Oleksandr Usyk weighs in at his heaviest for Rico Verhoeven fight
1+ week, 5+ day ago (266+ words) World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk came in at a career-heaviest 233. 3 pounds ahead of Saturday's fight against the Dutch former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in Egypt at the Pyramids of Giza. However, the Ukrainian boxing great will still compete with his gloves…...
Rico Verhoevens sparring partner Matty Harris warns Oleksandr Usyk
1+ week, 5+ day ago (292+ words) Rico Verhoeven's sparring partner Matty Harris has sent an ominous power warning to Oleksandr Usyk, saying the kickboxing legend "can punch. He's a big man." Verhoeven will face the toughest challenge of his career in a crossover fight against unbeaten…...
Oleksandr Usyk insists Rico Verhoeven fight is "no show" bout
1+ week, 6+ day ago (274+ words) Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has insisted his upcoming bout against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven is "not fake" as he prepares to defend his WBC title at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt on Saturday. The Ukrainian…...