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sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Fury Pursues Fresh Opponent as Wembley Talks Surface for Joshua Showdown

Tyson Fury is seeking a new opponent as negotiations for a Joshua–Fury clash continue, backed by Saudi promoter Sela. Joshua’s contract requires a UK venue, so Wembley talks were revived after London mayor Sadiq Khan urged a London staging, while Sela and Netflix reportedly favor Madison Square Garden in New York. Eddie Hearn is renegotiating details, and promoters are weighing venue and broadcast timing to maximize US audiences, with discussions potentially shifting between London and New York to suit global TV reach.

via BBC|

#boxing #fury #joshua

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Jon Jones Keeps MMA Door Open, Dismisses Usyk Boxing Clash

Jon Jones says he’s not interested in boxing Oleksandr Usyk and wouldn’t pursue a boxing superfight, while keeping the door open for an MMA return in the future. He’s not officially retired and remains in the UFC’s testing pool, currently mentoring Gable Steveson and living with the possibility of another fight if the right opportunity arises. Usyk has vacated his boxing titles to pursue a final “last dance” bout, but Jones emphasizes any potential comeback would be in MMA, not boxing.

via MMA Fighting|

#boxing #jon-jones #mma

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Usyk vacates belts, vows one final dance in the ring

Oleksandr Usyk vacated his IBF, WBA and WBC heavyweight titles but said he isn’t retiring, calling his next fight his “last dance.” The move opens the door for challengers and comes ahead of a WBC title-unification deadline, with Usyk keeping the Ring Magazine belt while aiming to enable others to contend for the titles.

via MMA Junkie|

#boxing #heavyweight #last-dance

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Usyk vacates all heavyweight belts, hints at a final dance

Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles but says he isn’t retiring, signaling a possible final fight; the belts will be reallocated by the sanctioning bodies: the WBC could elevate interim champ Kabayel, the WBA’s path centers on Gassiev, and the IBF’s rankings suggest Sanchez could contend for the vacant belt, leaving Usyk’s next move open.

via Bad Left Hook|

#belts #boxing #heavyweight

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Verhoeven Seeks Usyk Rematch and Official Apology After Controversial Stop

Rico Verhoeven, the Dutch former kickboxer turned boxer, is demanding a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and an apology from officials after a controversial 11th-round stoppage in Cairo, saying the bell may have sounded and lodging a WBC appeal. Usyk remains undefeated and the unified heavyweight champion; if the rematch doesn’t materialize, Verhoeven is open to big fights such as a bout with Francis Ngannou, with Agit Kabayel as the WBC mandatory challenger.

via BBC|

#boxing #controversy #rematch

boxing4 months ago•26 min saved

Plane-side forgiveness: Fury forgives referee after Usyk stops Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk won by stoppage in the 11th round against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, and on the flight home Peter Fury confronted the referee Mark Lyson about the stoppage before forgiving him, saying he hadn’t heard the bell and that the call was a genuine mistake made in the heat of the moment.

via Boxing Scene|

#boxing #peter-fury #referee

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Usyk Survives Verhoeven in Giza, Sparks Rematch Talk

Oleksandr Usyk outlasted kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven at Glory in Giza, finishing Verhoeven with a late stoppage that many viewed as controversial; Verhoeven plans an appeal and a rematch is being floated as promoters weigh next steps after a fight that delivered drama, a dramatic backdrop, and questions about judging.

via MMA Mania|

#controversial-stoppage #glory-in-giza #rematch

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Usyk shrugs off early-stoppage chatter after Verhoeven clash

Usyk dismissed criticisms that his late stoppage of Rico Verhoeven was premature, saying it’s not his job to judge referees or stoppages and his focus remains on boxing. The bout proved tougher than expected, with Verhoeven briefly ahead on some cards before Usyk secured an 11th‑round finish after a knockdown, preserving the WBC heavyweight title amid scrutiny of the referee’s stoppage.

via boxingnewsonline.net|

#boxing #referee #sports

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Usyk’s Cairo stoppage triggers social roast and rematch chatter

Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles with an 11th‑round TKO over Rico Verhoeven in Cairo, a finish many observers viewed as controversial as Verhoeven appeared competitive. Usyk then invited fans to share their thoughts on X, sparking a widespread roast about the stoppage, while a minority defended the referee’s call. The backlash has fueled rematch talk and ongoing debate over the ending.

via MMA Mania|

#rematch #roast #sports

wrestling4 months ago•13 min saved

AEW Double or Nothing Preview Dominates Weekend; Usyk-Verhoeven Boxing Buzz

AEW Double or Nothing is previewed with a sold-out, multi-hour lineup at Louis Armstrong Stadium, including a hair-vs.-title stipulation and strong gate/ticket chatter, while Usyk’s boxing defense against Rico Verhoev en is analyzed for its controversial rounds and reception. The update also bundles broader WWE/NJPW/AAA notes and weekend event coverage.

via F4W/WON|

#aew #boxing #double-or-nothing

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Verhoeven vows appeal after disputed Usyk stoppage in Cairo

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by TKO in Cairo after a controversial stoppage that occurred after the bell; Verhoeven, ahead on one scorecard and arguing the bell rang, intends to appeal and wants a rematch or a scorecard decision, while praising his game plan and acknowledging the setback.

via MMA Fighting|

#boxing #controversy #sports

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Usyk Clinches Victory Over Verhoeven After Controversial Stoppage in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by a controversial TKO with one second left in the 11th round during a spectacle staged near the pyramids of Giza, a finish that left Verhoeven ahead or tied on the scorecards and sparked questions about officiating. The event drew boxing luminaries and celebrities, highlighting the dramatic, publicity-filled clash.

via Sports Illustrated|

#boxing #controversy #referee-stoppage

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Usyk nails late KO to cap close scorecard duel with Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to defend the WBC heavyweight title at Glory in Giza in Cairo. Official scorecards released after the bout had two judges at 95-95 and one at 96-94 for Verhoeven, meaning Usyk might have won on points if the fight had gone the distance; the late knockdown would have made Round 11 a 10-8 for Usyk if scored, underscoring how close the fight appeared on the cards versus the dramatic finish.

via MMA Fighting|

#boxing #cairo #glory-in-giza

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Usyk survives scare, stops Verhoeven at Giza pyramids

Oleksandr Usyk retained the WBC heavyweight title by stopping Rico Verhoev en with 2:59 left in the 11th round at the pyramids in Giza, Egypt, narrowly avoiding a historic upset as two judges had the bout tied 95-95 entering the final stretch. Verhoeven fought bravely in his pro boxing return after 12 years and pressed for a rematch, but Usyk’s late stoppage preserved his 25-0 record and all three belts.

via Al Jazeera|

#boxing #giza #heavyweight

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Usyk Stops Verhoeven at the Pyramids, Sparking Stoppage Debate

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by an 11th-round KO at the Pyramids of Giza to retain the WBC heavyweight title; Verhoeven—an accomplished kickboxer making only his second pro boxing appearance—felt the stoppage was premature, while Usyk remained undefeated at 25-0.

via Bleacher Report|

#boxing #pyramids-of-giza #sports