British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
The IBF has ordered British boxer Moses Itauma, ranked number three, to negotiate with top-ranked Frank Sanchez of Cuba for the vacant heavyweight title. This directive follows Oleksandr Usyk's relinquishment of his belts, with a deadline of July 29 for an agreement.
Agit Kabayel ist nach Max Schmeling (1932) der erste deutsche Schwergewichts-Weltmeister. Der WBC ernannte ihn nach dem Verzicht von Oleksandr Usyk. Kabayel: "Unglaublich stolz, mein Traumziel erreicht zu haben."
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he is vacating his WBA, WBC, and IBF world title belts. The undefeated Ukrainian boxer stated he wants to allow other fighters in line to compete, but clarified he is not retiring from the sport.
Boxweltmeister Oleksandr Usyk legt seine drei verbliebenen WM-Titel nieder. Ein Kampf gegen Agit Kabayel ist damit unwahrscheinlich. Usyk will seine Karriere fortsetzen und einen "letzten Tanz" bestreiten.
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he will relinquish his WBC, WBA, and IBF title belts, stating it's a "well-considered decision" to open new opportunities and allow other boxers to contend, though he is not retiring from the sport.
Oleksandr Ussyk, 39, hat seine drei verbliebenen Box-Weltmeistertitel (WBA, WBC, IBF) niedergelegt, um anderen Boxern Titelchancen zu ermöglichen. Dies macht einen Kampf gegen die deutsche Schwergewichts-Hoffnung Agit Kabayel unwahrscheinlich, eröffnet Kabayel aber neue Möglichkeiten, erster deutscher Schwergewichts-Champion seit Max Schmeling zu werden. Ussyk plant keinen Rücktritt.
Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he will vacate his WBA, WBC, and IBF belts to open new opportunities, but clarified he is not retiring and still plans for a "last dance." This decision makes the belts available for other contenders.
Referee Mark Lyson told the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission he saw enough to stop the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven fight in the 11th round before the bell. Verhoeven appealed the result, claiming the referee ended the contest after the bell. The commission agreed the fight concluded after the bell but ruled it had no bearing on the outcome.
The referee in the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven fight admitted to the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission that he stopped the bout in the 11th round after the bell had sounded. Verhoeven appealed the result, but the commission ruled the late stoppage had no bearing on the outcome, upholding Usyk's win.
Rico Verhoeven's appeal against his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk has been dismissed. An appeal commission ruled that while the bell ending round 11 had sounded before the referee stopped the fight, this did not alter the outcome. Verhoeven expressed disappointment, feeling fans were denied a definitive ending.
Tyson Fury plans to return to boxing on August 1 in Dublin, ahead of a potential 'Battle of Britain' against Anthony Joshua in November, following Joshua's comeback fight against Kristian Prenga on July 25.
Oleksandr Usyk đã giành chiến thắng trước Rico Verhoeven tại Ai Cập, nhưng quyết định dừng trận đấu gây tranh cãi. Verhoeven cho rằng anh đang dẫn điểm và sẽ kháng cáo.
Box-Champion Agit Kabayel fordert Oleksandr Usyk nach dessen knapper Rettung im Kampf gegen Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven heraus. Der WBC-Interimschampion will Usyk in Deutschland herausfordern, während Usyk vage bleibt.
Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight world titles against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Usyk, 39, won with one second left in the 11th round. The win fuels speculation about his next opponent, with Agit Kabayel and Frank Sanchez being leading contenders.
Oleksandr Usyk controversially stopped Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to retain his WBC title. Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxer, had surprised many by performing strongly against the Ukrainian champion.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles by stopping Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round of their fight in Giza, Egypt. Verhoeven, a former kickboxer in his second pro boxing match, had surprisingly led on scorecards.
Oleksandr Usyk controversially stopped Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to retain his WBC title. Verhoeven, a former kickboxer, had troubled the unbeaten champion for most of the fight in Giza.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles against boxing novice Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. The fight was controversial, with Usyk winning by an 11th-round stoppage after Verhoeven, who was the aggressor, was knocked down and then stopped.
WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk defends his title against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Despite Verhoeven's power, experts predict Usyk will win, likely by late stoppage or corner retirement.
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC title against Rico Verhoeven in Giza, Egypt. Usyk, weighing in at a career-heaviest 106kg, faces a significant weight disadvantage against the Dutch challenger.
Kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven will challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC world title in Egypt after a chance meeting with actor Jason Statham. Statham, an ally of Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, apparently put Verhoeven's name forward for the fight.
Kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven challenges heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk for his WBC title in Egypt. Despite Verhoeven's legendary kickboxing career, he is a significant underdog in his second professional boxing match.
Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his title against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Usyk, a decorated boxer, sees this as a serious fight despite Verhoeven's limited boxing experience.
