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Eddie Hearn advises Oleksandr Usyk over next fight and retirement: ‘Gives him an excuse’

Usyk sealed a controversial stoppage of kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in Egypt this month, with questions around a rematch now arising

The Independent UK

For the first time, Oleksandr Usyk is in a no-win situation

Comment: Whether Usyk chooses to rematch Rico Verhoeven or face mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel, a large segment of fans will be disappointed

The Independent UK

Official Usyk vs Rico scorecards cause more controversy as kickboxer appeals loss

The kickboxer was seemingly on the verge of a historic upset of the WBC heavyweight boxing champion, but Usyk scored a controversial KO at the end of round 11

The Independent UK

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Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts

CAIRO - Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Oleksandr Usyk Beats Rico Verhoeven Thanks to Controversial Referee Stoppage

Usyk-Verhoeven fight ends with referee stoppage after the bell in the 11th.

Sports Illustrated

Usyk vs Rico LIVE: Fight result and reaction with boxing world split on controversial stoppage

In a remarkable fight at the pyramids of Giza, Oleksandr Usyk required a late, divisive stoppage to overcome the kickboxing icon

The Independent UK

Usyk vs Rico LIVE: Result and updates after controversial finish to heavyweight title fight

Oleksandr Usyk narrowly avoids all-time upset against kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza

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The Independent UK

Where to watch Usyk vs Rico: TV channel and live stream for fight today

Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza

Evening Standard

What time is Usyk fight tonight? Ring walks, undercard, prediction, odds for Rico clash

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven collide in heavyweight title showdown at the Pyramids of Giza

Evening Standard

Anthony Joshua makes prediction for Oleksandr Usyk’s fight with Rico Verhoeven

Joshua has been training with former opponent Usyk in recent months, ahead of the Ukrainian’s duel with kickboxer Verhoeven at the pyramids

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk’s showdown with Rico Verhoeven at the pyramids will be magical... but also murky

Boxing’s unified heavyweight champion defends his WBC belt against the kickboxing great, at the pyramids of Giza

The Independent UK

Can Rico Verhoeven beat Oleksandr Usyk? Kickboxer’s rival highlights ‘X factors’

Exclusive interview: Verhoeven’s former training partner and almost-opponent, Alistair Overeem, has weighed in on the heavyweight boxing match

The Independent UK

Usyk vs Rico: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight tonight

Oleksandr Usyk defends the WBC heavyweight title against one of kickboxing’s greatest fighters

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The Independent UK

IBF makes ruling on Oleksandr Usyk’s title as fight with kickboxer Rico Verhoeven looms

The unified heavyweight champion will soon defend his WBC belt against Verhoeven at the pyramids of Giza

The Independent UK

Fabio Wardley reacts to ‘email champion’ jibes ahead of Daniel Dubois fight

Wardley is the WBO heavyweight-title holder, having been elevated from interim champion when Oleksandr Usyk gave up the regular belt

Evening Standard

Naoya Inoue beats Junto Nakatani in Tokyo super fight to retain undisputed titles

‘The Monster’ still holds all the belts at super-bantamweight after nasty cut derails Nakatani’s comeback efforts

The Guardian - US

Naoya Inoue is the greatest show in sports today. Now comes the fight of his life

The Japanese wrecking ball known as the Monster takes center stage at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday, facing unbeaten rival Junto Nakatani in a matchup for the ages

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The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk may discover two new contenders as part of shake-up at heavyweight

On Saturday, top-10 heavyweights Lawrence Okolie and Jarrell Miller are in action, with Okolie facing Tony Yoka in the latter’s Paris homecoming

MarketBeat

Why Netflix Tanked Despite Big EPS Beat, Outlook Ahead

Netflix's first earnings report after losing its bid to buy Warner Bros. was far from ideal. Still, live sports continue to be a winning recipe for growth.

The Independent UK

Rico Verhoeven on how Anthony Joshua ‘tragedy’ set up shock Oleksandr Usyk fight

Interview: The kickboxing icon spoke to The Independent and other publications ahead of his title fight against boxing champion Usyk, which will take place at the pyramids of Giza

The Independent UK

Conor Benn vows to revert to old self in catchweight fight with Regis Prograis

Conor Benn is set to face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia later in 2026 if he can navigate Prograis

Evening Standard

Benn vs Prograis: Fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks, odds tonight

Benn’s Zuffa Boxing debut comes as co-main event alongside Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov

Evening Standard

Fury vs Makhmudov: Fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks, odds tonight

Gypsy King hopes to tee up Anthony Joshua showdown as he ends latest retirement at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

AAP

Moloney's $250k risk explained as title shot locked in

Andrew Moloney could become Australia's only male world boxing champion after locking in a title shot in Japan, seven years after last owning a belt.

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