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• Anthony Joshua Explains Why Agit Kabayel Is Ready For Oleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua believes Agit Kabayel has earned his opportunity to challenge Oleksandr Usyk and says ... read more Anthony Joshua Explains Why Agit Kabayel Is Ready For Oleksandr Usyk @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• Eddie Hearn Reveals The Fight Anthony Joshua Is Targeting After Tyson Fury: “It Won’t Be An Issue”

Eddie Hearn has been talking up as the former unified champion returns to the ring next month before his showdown with . Joshua has not held a world title since 2021, when he was beaten for the first time by Oleksandr Usyk. The rematch in 2022 went the same way, and after rebuilding with some […]...2026
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• Agit Kabayel sends ultimatum to Oleksandr Usyk as he provides update on world title fight

Agit Kabayel is growing increasingly tired of waiting around, urging Oleksandr Usyk to make a decision and stop delaying his WBC world heavyweight title shot. Usyk successfully defended his green and gold belt last month, albeit with a subpar performance to eventually stop former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in round 11. It was far from a […] The post Agit Kabayel sends ultimatum to Oleksandr Us...2026
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• Rico Verhoeven sums up Oleksandr Usyk’s boxing ability as he targets rematch

Last month, came agonisingly close to shocking the world and becoming the most inexperienced world champion in boxing history. Upon reflection, Verhoeven has assessed the skills of heavyweight ruler, , whom he almost dethroned. Verhoeven boasted just the solitary professional bout ahead of last month’s challenge for Usyk’s WBC crown, with that bout coming all […] The post Rico Verhoeven sums...2026
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• Mandatory challenger says Oleksandr Usyk will not want to face him: “He’s 100% scared”

Oleksandr Usyk has been confronted by allegations that he is running scared, preferring to enter a rematch with Rico Verhoeven than face his mandatory challenger. The 39-year-old came through a tougher-than-expected encounter with Verhoeven last month, when many expected him to dismantle the former kickboxer in double-quick fashion. As it happened, though, a subpar performance […] The post M...2026
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• Top Trainer Robert Garcia Predicts David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Usyk At Heavyweight

Top trainer had predicted the outcome of a potential clash between and . Benavidez has been mentioned alongside unified heavyweight champion Usyk recently following his debut in the cruiserweight division last month. ‘The Mexican Monster’ stopped Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in the sixth round of their bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to capture […]...2026
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• Richard Torrez Jr welcomes Moses Itauma showdown

On May 23, at the Pyramids of Giza, Richard Torrez Jr will face Frank Sanchez on the Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven undercard. Torrez Jr vs Sanchez will be in the heavyweight division. The entire card will be live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Ahead of this intriguing card in Egypt, Torrez Jr spoke to Fight Hub TV, welcoming a future showdown with Moses Itauma. Richard Torrez Jr and Frank Sanchez set fo...2026
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.

Frank Warrens Queensbury boxing parents a fantastic show on Saturday night at the Co-op live arena in Manchester, featuring WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley 20-0-1 (19 Ko’s) making the first defence of the title that was graced to him following former champion Oleksandr Usyk opting to vacate. Wardleys challenger is the former WBA regular and IBF champion Daniel Dubois 22-3 (21 Ko’s) it...2026
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• Tyson Fury outside the ring: The Gypsy King, his racehorse, and the life beyond the ropes

Tyson Fury outside the ring looks like this: a part-owner of a racehorse called Big Gypsy King, a traditional horse-drawn Traveller wagon sitting in the yard he bought in 2025, a wife of over fifteen years and seven children at home, and the biggest personality British boxing has ever produced. Fury came out of retirement on April 11 to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, on...2026
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven undercard confirmed

On May 23, at the Pyramids of Giza, Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) and Rico Verhoeven (1-0, 1 KO) are scheduled to meet in a fight few would have thought was possible. In a move that caused controversy in the boxing world, the WBC announced it will sanction Usyk’s voluntary title defence against legendary kickboxing champion Verhoeven. The entire card will stream live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Ahead of...2026
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• Will Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Happen In 2026?

Boxing fans love dreaming about potential match-ups with their favourite contenders. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have been the centre of the ultimate dream scenario for the better part of a decade. While the rumour mill constantly churns out new dates and behind-the-scenes agreements, actually getting these two British giants into the ring together has proven to be an exercise in patience. We a...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol’s manager outlines ideal path after Michael Eifert fight

Dan Rafael and other media personnel revealed that Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol looks set to face IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert in his first fight since undergoing back surgery. His manager, Vadim Kornilov, has also revealed the ideal two fights to follow the Eifert mandatory bout. Dmitry Bivol set to return against Michael Eifert Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) was la...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt

Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has been out of the ring since his historic rematch win over Artur Beterbiev on February 22, 2025. Many have speculated over whether Bivol’s return would see him fight Beterbiev again or face David Benavidez. IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert has also been waiting patiently, and it now appears that Bivol and Eifert have reached an ag...2026
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• 9th May in Manchester. Wardley v Dubois.. Don’t Blink.

Newly crowned WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley will make the first defence of his title against Daniel Dubois in a mouthwatering all-British battle on Saturday, 9 May in Manchester.The 31-year-old Ipswich man was crowned WBO champion in November when Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the belt instead of honouring a mandatory defence against Wardley.Dubois has previously held the WBA regular and IB...2026
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• David Price opens up on Fury’s Return, Itauma’s rise, and why heavyweights can’t quit

Former British heavyweight contender David Price has always spoken with the kind of straight-talking honesty that comes from years in the ring. In a recent conversation with a representative of the 247Bet boxing betting platform, he discussed Tyson Fury, current champions, younger fighters moving up, and why many heavyweight fighters continue after their best years are behind them. With that in mi...2026
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• Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora being finalised

As revealed by Brunch Boxing and Dan Rafael at Fight Freaks Unite, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and former WBC challenger Derek Chisora are finalising a deal to fight in London in April. “The Bronze Bomber” had been linked to a fight with Oleksandr Usyk, but it now appears the Alabama native is close to facing Chisora. Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora in talks for April showdown R...2026
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• Andy Lee updates on Joseph Parker ‘internal investigation’ after failed drugs test

Trainer Andy Lee has opened up on Joseph Parker’s failed drugs test three months on from the news breaking. Parker was heartbroken when he lost his WBO Interim world title, and subsequent shot at Oleksandr Usyk, to Fabio Wardley back in October. The surprising news of a positive test for cocaine from the day of […] The post Andy Lee updates on Joseph Parker ‘internal investigatio...2026
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"On May 23, at the Pyramids of Giza, Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven is set to headline the next Ring fight card, in a fight few would have had on their 2026 boxing bingo card."

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"The 36-year-old self-styled “Gypsy King” lost two fights to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024."

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"Tyson Fury believes he beat Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch | Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images Tyson Fury says he believes he beat Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch."

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"Tyson Fury has spoken out after negotiations for his fight with Oleksandr Usyk collapsed – and it’s as expletive ridden and insulting as many expected it would be."

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"Tyson Fury has said former Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has agreed to spar with him in preparation for a proposed bout with Oleksandr Usyk."

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• Agit Kabayel speaks out as deadline for Oleksandr Usyk world title fight set
The WBC has ordered champion Oleksandr Usyk to face mandatory challenger and interim champion Agit Kabayel next. Usyk retained his green and gold belt with an eleventh-round finish over Rico Verhoeven late last month, producing the stoppage when he was down on one official scorecard and struggling with the pressure and unorthodox style of the […] The post Agit Kabayel speaks out as deadline ...2026
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• Oleksandr Usyk given ‘one week’ to decide on facing mandatory or losing title

Oleksandr Usyk has been given a strict deadline, urged to either pursue a fight with his mandatory challenger or vacate one of his three world heavyweight titles. The 39-year-old came through a tougher-than-expected assignment last Saturday, managing to retain his WBC, IBF and WBA belts with an 11th-round stoppage over Rico Verhoeven. While the performance […] The post Oleksandr Usyk given &...2026
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• Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic: Prediction and fight card for May 16 clash

Big Fight Weekend brings you our prediction, the full fight card, and streaming information ahead of Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster. The entire card will be promoted by Queensberry Promotions, live on DAZN. The main event will be in the heavyweight division. Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic fight details Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026. Venue: Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster. S...2026
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• Three fights you can’t miss on the May boxing schedule

2026 is in full swing, and we have already seen some memorable moments in the boxing schedule, including Shakur Stevenson’s dominating performance against Teofimo Lopez and Emanuel Navarrete’s brilliant win against Eduardo Nunez. There are many more fights already in the calendar, including Xander Zayas vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Here are three fights in the May boxing schedule you can’t miss. Februa...2026
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven undercard confirmed
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• Mighty Moses continues on path to the title.

In the latest instalment of the rapid rise of heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma 14-0 (12 Ko’s) saw the Chatham based 21 year old stop the durable and well travelled Jermaine Franklin Jr 24-3 (15 Ko’s) in the 5th round at the Co-op live arena in Manchester Uk. Itauma started fast, pushing the experienced Franklin back with steady pressure, feints and well mounted two phased assaults. Moses made a br...2026
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• Rico Verhoeven Explains Rejecting MMA Fight With Francis Ngannou In Favor Of Boxing

Rico Verhoeven explained why he turned down the opportunity to face Francis Ngannou so he could face Oleksandr Usyk, despite there being more money on offer....2026
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• Teddy Atlas Predicts Tyson Fury vs Makhmudov: “I Don’t Know What He Has Left”

Former trainer turned pundit has offered great insight into how the upcoming fight between and Arslanbek Makmuhdov might play out. Former WBC ruler Fury has been out of the ring for more than 14 months. His last bout was in December 2024 when he lost for a second time to Oleksandr Usyk, just a few […]...2026
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• Will Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Happen In 2026?
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• Mike Tyson answers whether Oleksandr Usyk could have competed in his era

has offered his take on whether would have competed with the “warhorses” of his era, including the likes of Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis. The 1990’s was brimming with heavyweight talent, with ‘Iron Mike’ becoming a two-time world champion after suffering a shock defeat to James ‘Buster’ Douglas. As a result of his stoppage victory […] The post Mike Tyson answers whether Oleksandr Usyk ...2026
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• Tyson Fury Teases Future Fight Plan As He Makes His Goal Clear

has taken to social media to lay out what he intends to do in the ring in the coming years. Right now, Fury is without a world title, having lost his WBC strap to Oleksandr Usyk back in early 2024. In the rematch at the end of the year, he took a second consecutive points […]...2026
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• Usyk vs Verhoeven Undercard Results From The Pyramids of Giza
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• Oleksandr Usyk names his pound-for-pound top five

On May 23, at the Pyramids of Giza, Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven will headline the next Ring fight card, in a fight few would have predicted. The fight has attracted controversy because the WBC heavyweight title is on the line. The entire card will stream live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Ahead of Usyk’s latest title defence, he sat down with the DAZN media team, revealing his top five pound-for-poun...2026
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• ‘Dangerous guy’: Oleksandr Usyk discusses Rico Verhoeven preparation

On May 23, at the Pyramids of Giza, Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven is set to headline the next Ring fight card, in a fight few would have had on their 2026 boxing bingo card. The fight has attracted controversy because the WBC heavyweight title is on the line. The entire card will stream live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. The undercard has been set, and both have appeared at a DAZN face-off, where Usyk ...2026
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• Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic: Prediction and fight card for May 16 clash
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: George Groves weighs in

On May 9, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, live on DAZN, Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois headlines a Queensberry Promotions fight card. Wardley’s WBO world heavyweight title will be on the line in an event billed as “Don’t Blink.” Ahead of this heavyweight shoot-out, former super middleweight world champion George Groves weighed in and revealed his prediction. George Groves predicts Fabio Wardley v...2026
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Teddy Atlas breaks it down

On May 9, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, live on DAZN, Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois headlines a Queensberry Promotions fight card. Wardley’s WBO world heavyweight title will be up for grabs in an event aptly dubbed “Don’t Blink.” In the build-up to this fascinating heavyweight clash, renowned boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas appeared on his own The Fight with Teddy Atlas podcast, whe...2026
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Prediction and fight card for May 9 clash

Big Fight Weekend brings you our prediction, the full fight card, and streaming information ahead of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester. The entire card will be promoted by Queensberry Promotions, live on DAZN. The main event will be for Wardley’s WBO heavyweight title. Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois fight details Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026. Venue: Co-op Live Arena...2026
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• Agit Kabayel sums up Oleksandr Usyk’s performance against Rico Verhoeven

has critiqued ’s performance against Rico Verhoeven, considering the standard of opponent he could potentially face in his next outing. Despite being the overwhelming pre-fight favourite, Usyk was made to overcome several prickly moments in his WBC world heavyweight title defence last Saturday. Defeat would have meant losing his IBF and WBA titles, too, which […] The post Agit Kabayel sums u...2026
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• Oleksandr Usyk’s team finally speaks out on the controversy surrounding Verhoeven stoppage

was involved in one of the most debate boxing moments of 2026 so far far as he drew a stoppage from referee Mark Lyson against Rico Verhoeven. Ahead of their fight, fans had dismissed Verhoeven’s chances in a showdown against the standout heavyweight of this generation and understandably so, given the Dutchman’s professional boxing record […] The post Oleksandr Usyk’s team finally spea...2026
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• ‘Dangerous guy’: Oleksandr Usyk discusses Rico Verhoeven preparation
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• Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic: Prediction and fight card for May 16 clash
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Prediction and fight card for May 9 clash
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• Frank Warren pushes Moses Itauma toward Oleksandr Usyk fight

Frank Warren believes Moses Itauma is ready for the championship level of the heavyweight division. He strongly believes that Itauma can take on undefeated Oleksandr Usyk, no longer viewed as a distant possibility. Meanwhile, the young heavyweight continues to build momentum with consistency, putting in strong, dominant performances, and his team’s confidence in his rapid […]...2026
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• ‘I’ll believe until the day I die I won that fight’: Fury on Usyk rematch loss

Tyson Fury believes he beat Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch | Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images Tyson Fury says he believes he beat Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch. Tyson Fury feels he got the short end of the stick in his rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday, where Usyk retained the WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles with a unanimous 116-112 victory in Riyadh. It was ...2024
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• Tyson Fury Rants About ‘Coward’ Usyk After Fight Collapses

Tyson Fury has spoken out after negotiations for his fight with Oleksandr Usyk collapsed – and it’s as expletive ridden and insulting as many expected it would be. Fury and Usyk failed to make one of the most important fights in the sport happen, with the Ukrainian’s team ‘pulling the plug’ on talks after feeling […] The post Tyson Fury Rants About ‘Coward...2023
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• Daniel Dubois To Oleksandr Usyk: Your Reign is Over!
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• Oleksandr Usyk Drops Daniel Dubois Twice, Knocks Him Out in Ninth
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• ‘I’ve been cheated out of victory’: Daniel Dubois on Usyk low blow, Warren plans appeal

Daniel Dubois feels his body shot on Oleksandr Usyk was legal, and promoter Frank Warren says he will appeal | Photo by Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images Daniel Dubois feels his body shot on Oleksandr Usyk was legal, and promoter Frank Warren says he will appeal. Daniel Dubois was knocked out in the ninth round by Oleksandr Usyk in Poland, but the 25-year-old heavyweight contender says he feels ...2023
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• Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury again in excellent rematch

Oleksandr Usyk was once again just a bit too good for Tyson Fury | Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images Oleksandr Usyk was once again just a bit too good for Tyson Fury in today’s tremendous rematch. Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury for a second time today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scoring a win by unanimous decision to retain his WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles. Usyk won b...2024
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• Oleksandr Usyk stops Daniel Dubois in nine amid low-blow controversy

If the teams behind Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois remained divided after the ninth-round stoppage with which the Ukrainian defended his IBF, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine titles, the only mystery left unsolved was how Dubois truly felt. His trainer, Don Charles, was for a period the angriest individual at Stadion Wroclaw in Wroclaw, Poland, […] The post Oleksandr Usyk stops Daniel Dubois in ...2023
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• What a Usyk vs Verhoeven Rematch Means for the Heavyweight Titles
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• Oleksandr Usyk reveals which Klitschko brother would give him the tougher fight

has confirmed which Klitschko brother, between Wladimir and Vitali, he would prefer to face in a prime-for-prime fantasy fight. Of the two, Wladimir was perhaps the more decorated heavyweight champion, having made 18 consecutive world title defences over the span of nearly a decade. During that remarkable reign, ‘Dr Steelhammer’ fought predominantly in Germany and […] The post Oleksandr Usyk...2026
• Muhammad Ali vs Oleksandr Usyk: boxing experts predict ultimate heavyweight chess match

With today marking the shared birthday of Oleksandr Usyk and Muhammad Ali, Boxing News posed a simple but irresistible question to a selection of boxing figures: who would win a fantasy fight between the two? Oleksandr Usyk celebrates his 39th birthday safe in the knowledge that he is the number one heavyweight in the world […] The post Muhammad Ali vs Oleksandr Usyk: boxing experts predict ...2026
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• Jake Paul Had a Better Chance Against Joshua Than Verhoeven Has Against Usyk
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven full fight Video – 2026

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2026-05-23, nice boxing match: Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven gets three stars (take a look at our ranking of the Best Boxing Fights of 2026). Rico vs Usyk is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 23rd, at the Pyramids of Giza in Giza (Egypt), in a 12-round heavyweight (over 200 lbs, 90.7 ... Read more...2026
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• Richard Torrez Jr welcomes Moses Itauma showdown
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• Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic: Prediction and fight card for May 16 clash
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Prediction and fight card for May 9 clash
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• Tyson Fury outside the ring: The Gypsy King, his racehorse, and the life beyond the ropes
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• Oleksandr Usyk predicts Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury

On April 11, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tyson Fury (35-2-1, 24 KOs) returned to professional boxing, winning comfortably by unanimous decision against Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-3, 19 KOs). Despite a rough opening round, Fury ultimately ran out a comfortable winner. After his comeback win, “The Gypsy King” called out Anthony Joshua at ringside, and former two-time undisputed heavyweight champi...2026
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• Rico Verhoeven sums up Oleksandr Usyk’s boxing ability as he targets rematch
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• Jose Benavidez Sr. backs David Morrell over Jai Opetaia and predicts David Benavidez win

Jose Benavidez Sr. has delivered a harsh assessment of Jai Opetaia, comparing him with David Morrell, while discussing a potential showdown with David Benavidez. Following David Benavidez’s dominant cruiserweight title victory over Gilberto Ramirez, speculation has continued growing regarding possible future fights against elite names such as Opetaia, Dmitry Bivol, Canelo Alvarez, and Oleksandr Us...2026
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• Sam Jones Insists Daniel Dubois Has a “Lot of Balls” to Return to Don Charles

Former IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois made headlines last year when splitting from trainer Don Charles following a devastating 5th-round knockout loss to Oleksandr Usyk. However, the decision was quickly reversed after a short stint at Tony Sims’ gym in Essex. Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) has since been drafted in to challenge British rival Fabio […] The post Sam Jones Insists Daniel Dubois...2026
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven: The WBC changes stance on heavyweight bout
The boxing world has received plenty of shocking news in recent weeks, with Conor Benn moving from Matchroom to Zuffa Boxing. Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 was also confirmed, and then Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven was announced, leaving the boxing world wondering what could be next. The WBC seemed intent on billing this as a “special event,” but it appears they have now changed their st...2026
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• Deontay Wilder Breaks Down Why He Didn’t Face Usyk

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• Daniel Dubois makes promise as Fabio Wardley fight is confirmed

The speculation is over! Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois will meet on May 9 in Manchester, live worldwide on DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate. This heavyweight showdown will be for Wardley’s WBO heavyweight title. Via a press release from Queensberry Promotions, Frank Warren has given his reaction, as has Daniel Dubois, who made a promise ahead of May 9. Queensberry Promotions announce Fabio Wardley vs D...2026
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• Dana White responds to reports that he is in talks to sign Oleksandr Usyk

Zuffa Boxing makes its long-anticipated entry into the sport tomorrow night, but speculation over who Dana White may yet add to his roster has taken a dramatic turn in the build-up to the promotion’s inaugural show. White is preparing for a busy weekend across combat sports, beginning on Friday night at the UFC’s Meta Apex […] The post Dana White responds to reports that he is in talks to si...2026
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• Beyond the arena: iVB unveils a historic shift aiming to break world championship boxing attendance

Boxing continues to stretch boundaries, with the best fighting the best, and events taking place in iconic locations. iVB has announced its intention to bring boxing back to the people and break the world record for the highest attended world-championship boxing event. iVB announces groundbreaking agreement The iVB press release began with: iVB, a leading live Sports Entertainment organization, ha...2026
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• The Last Fighter To Beat Oleksandr Usyk Slams ‘Shameful’ And ‘Disgraceful’ Fight Tactic

is considered an all-time great by many, but one former opponent has branded him ‘shameful’. Utysk is the only man in the four-belt era to be a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. To get there, he has twice defeated Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois without ever really looking in much trouble. Russia’s Egor Mekhontsev […]...2026
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