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The Latest Breaking News from Oleksandr Usyk

The consequences of Oleksandr Usyk’s seismic decision: scattered belts, a year of shuffling... and exceptional fights

Usyk vacated the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles over the weekend, insisting he will fight one more time

The Independent UK

Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days

PARIS (FRANCE) - Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the old warrior has decided job done and being king of the heavyweight division belongs to someone else.

Bangkok Post

Oleksandr Usyk delivers retirement update after relinquishing title belts

Oleksandr Usyk last fought in May, when he stopped Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven

Evening Standard

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Oleksandr Usyk to relinquish title belts but insists he is not retiring

The unbeaten 39-year-old says the decision will ‘open new opportunities’.

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles and teases retirement fight

Usyk is a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion and former undisputed cruiserweight king

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua blasts Tyson Fury for Dubois comments ahead of Saudi Arabia bout

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The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua vows to be ‘good soldier’ for parents of friends killed in crash

Joshua takes on little-known Albanian Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25.

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Anthony Joshua labels Tyson Fury with expletive two-word tag after Daniel Dubois comments

Interview: ‘AJ’ spoke to media ahead of his press conference for a clash with Kristian Prenga, which comes before a contracted bout with Fury

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua puts ‘emotions to side’ after crash as he prepares for boxing return

The former unified world champion will return to the ring in July, his first fight since two of his friends died and he was injured in a crash near Lagos

The Guardian - UK

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

Oleksandr Usyk to consider being in Anthony Joshua’s corner for Tyson Fury fight

‘AJ’ has been training with his former opponent, and he was ringside to see Usyk’s controversial win over Rico Verhoeven in Egypt

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

After his Rico Verhoeven scare, is this the beginning of the end for Oleksandr Usyk?

Usyk has for so long looked untouchable but came dangerously close to an all-time shock defeat against kickboxing icon Verhoeven in front of the pyramids

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

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Oleksandr Usyk defends heavyweight crown with controversial Verhoeven stoppage

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Bangkok Post

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.

Sports Illustrated

Oleksandr Usyk Beats Rico Verhoeven Thanks to Controversial Referee Stoppage

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

Evening Standard

Oleksandr Usyk's next opponent named as challenge accepted: 'I'm ready'

Unified world heavyweight champion looked unusually vulnerable against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven

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Usyk vs Rico scorecards revealed after controversial late stoppage

Oleksandr Usyk was given a serious scare by kickboxing king Rico Verhoeven, who threatened one of the biggest upsets in sporting history

Evening Standard

Oleksandr Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven late after major scare in controversial title fight

Oleksandr Usyk retains heavyweight belts after kickboxing legend threatened all-time upset at the Pyramids of Giza

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk scores controversial, late KO to deny Rico Verhoeven all-time upset

Fighting at the pyramids of Giza, Usyk was seemingly trailing on points against the kickboxer, but he earned a controversial KO at the end of the 11th round

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

What time is the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight?

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Evening Standard

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

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