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Usyk faces mandatory WBC title defense against Agit Kabayel or risks vacating belt

Boxing promoter Frank Warren discussed the ongoing negotiations between WBC, WBA, and IBF world champion Oleksandr Usyk (25-0, 16 KOs) and WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel (27-0, 19 KOs), in an interview with the Stomping Ground on June 4.

5 June, 12:15 PM

Heavyweight champion predicts outcome of Usyk-Verhoeven matchup

Agit Kabayel shared his thoughts on a potential fight between unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.

23 May, 04:22 PM

Usyk wears embroidered suit before Verhoeven fight

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk and Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven held a staredown in Giza, Egypt, on May 21, with Usyk appearing in a white suit embroidered with gold thread.

22 May, 10:19 AM

Jarrell Miller becomes WBA mandatory for Usyk, criticizes champion's power and body work

American heavyweight Jarrell Miller became the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s WBA title after a unanimous decision victory over Lenier Pero on April 25, subsequently claiming the Ukrainian champion lacks punching power, Fight Hub TV reported.

26 April, 03:55 PM

Usyk opens up about preparation for bout with kickboxer Verhoeven

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk revealed details of his training camp ahead of his fight against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in a comment to Ukraine's public broadcaster Suspilne on March 22.

22 March, 01:26 PM

Oleksandr Usyk meets President Zelenskyy following his historic victory over Daniel Dubois

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk on Aug. 2.

2 August 2025, 11:18 PM

Usyk makes history at Wembley, becomes undisputed world heavyweight champion

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Britain's Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time in his career on July 20.

20 July 2025, 10:53 AM

Expert reveals forecast for Usyk and Dubois heavyweight bout

Journalist and boxing insider Mike Coppinger shared his thoughts on the upcoming rematch between heavyweight champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois.

15 July 2025, 11:56 AM

Usyk’s potential rival Itauma set to fight Whyte in Riyadh showdown in August

British heavyweight boxers Moses Itauma, a potential future opponent for Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, and Dillian Whyte will headline a boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 16, Ring Magazine reported on X.

13 June 2025, 11:50 AM

Usyk enters top 10 highest-paid athletes with $122 million in 2024

Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has secured the seventh spot on the list of the world's highest-paid athletes for 2024, Sportico reported on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 03:12 PM

Wladimir Klitschko eyeing major comeback fight in 2025

Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko is seriously considering a return to the ring for a major fight in 2025, the authoritative magazine The Ring reported on Feb. 1.

1 February 2025, 07:13 PM

Oleksandr Usyk opens up about his childhood dream

Before becoming a world champion in heavyweight boxing, Oleksandr Usyk had a very different dream — he wanted to work with horses and eventually become the head of a collective farm, he said in an interview with Ring Magazine on Jan. 20.

21 January 2025, 03:38 PM

Russian boxer and Kadyrov ally backs out of potential fight with heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk

Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (21–0, 20 KOs) refused to fight with heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk (23–0, 14 KOs), admitting that the Ukrainian is too strong for him in an interview with Fight Hub Youtube channel on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 12:45 PM

Scottish boxing coach questions Usyk’s victory over Fury

Billy Nelson, the coach of Congolese boxer Martin Bakole, believes the referees unjustly awarded victory to Oleksandr Usyk in his rematch against Tyson Fury, Boxing Social news website wrote on its YouTube channel on Jan. 6.

8 January 2025, 02:59 PM

Usyk vs. Fury I crowned fight of the year 2024

The first fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in May secured 'the best bout of 2024' status, renowned publication Boxing Scene wrote on Dec. 31.

31 December 2024, 12:26 PM

World Boxing Council suspends Usyk and Fury for 36 days after intense fight

The Ukrainian boxer confidently defended his championship belts by defeating Tyson Fury for the second time in his career on Dec. 22.

23 December 2024, 04:18 PM

Ukrainian boxer injured in Russian strike on Sumy – photo

Ukrainian boxer Denys Korenev suffered injuries in a Russian missile strike on Sumy on the evening of Nov. 17 that killed 11 people, including two children, and left more than 80 wounded, the Balu Fighting League Pro reported on Instagram.

19 November 2024, 02:01 PM

What role did Camille Ewald play in raising Mike Tyson?

Boxing fans will see Iron Mike return to the ring as the former world champion faces boxing blogger Jake Paul in a professional match on Nov. 15.

16 November 2024, 03:55 PM

Former world champion Mickey Bey claims Artur Beterbiev could stop Oleksandr Usyk

Former world champion Mickey Bey has named Artur Beterbiev as the boxer who can potentially knock out Ukrainian pugilist Oleksandr Usyk, according to a Pro Boxing Fans video published on YouTube on Oct. 7.

10 October 2024, 02:30 PM

Tyson Fury aiming for early victory over Oleksandr Usyk in December rematch

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34−1−1, 24 КО) has explained why he needs to secure an early victory over Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 КО) in their upcoming rematch on Dec. 21.

5 October 2024, 11:45 AM

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