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rnz.co.nzsports18 days ago
UFC Heavyweight Champion Aspinall Returns to Full Training for Gane Bout
Tom Aspinall announced Thursday he has resumed full training and entered talks with the UFC for a fight against Ciryl Gane. The matchup would unify the undisputed and interim heavyweight titles following Aspinall's October eye injury.
Al Jazeeraworld48 days ago
Fury Schedules August 1 Dublin Bout Ahead of Joshua Rematch
Tyson Fury announced plans to fight in Dublin on August 1. Anthony Joshua is scheduled to return on July 25 in Riyadh before the two meet later in the year.
forbes.comworld51 days ago
Usyk Retains WBC Heavyweight Title With 11th-Round TKO of Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by technical knockout in the 11th round on May 23, 2026, at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The stoppage drew criticism after Verhoeven was dropped late in the round.
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Forbesfinance51 days ago
Usyk Stops Verhoeven in 11th Round to Retain WBC Heavyweight Title
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by 11th-round TKO on May 23, 2026, at the Pyramids of Giza. The stoppage came with one second left in the round after Usyk dropped Verhoeven with an uppercut.
yardbarker.comfinance52 days ago
Usyk Defends WBC Heavyweight Title Against Verhoeven at Pyramids of Giza
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The main card begins at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN.
espn.comworld59 days ago
Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round 11 to Win WBO Heavyweight Title
Dubois climbed off the canvas twice to defeat Wardley last Saturday at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, becoming a two-time world champion. Wardley, who suffered his first professional loss, immediately activated a rematch clause and vowed to reclaim the belt. The bout featured sig…
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