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The Latest Breaking News from Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua team member mocks Simon Jordan for Kristian Prenga ‘theory’

Joshua was floored twice in the first round before stopping Prenga in the second frame

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Anthony Joshua offers unique take on struggles against Kristian Prenga

Joshua was floored twice in the first round, before stopping Prenga in the second round to preserve a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury

The Independent UK · Jul 27

‘Finished’ Anthony Joshua and ‘grandad’ Tyson Fury made ‘worst fight advert ever’, says George Groves

Interview: Groves was damning after Joshua survived a knockdown to stop Kristian Prenga and Fury beat a 46-year-old Mariusz Wach

The Independent UK · Jul 27

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Anthony Joshua knocked down twice but stops Kristian Prenga in round two

The British heavyweight was knocked down twice in the first round but hit back to salvage his career and long-awaited fight with Tyson Fury

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight: When, where and what time is British boxing showdown?

Biggest bout in British boxing history has finally been confirmed

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Carl Froch predicts key Joshua vs Fury stipulation: ‘It’d help sell the event’

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contracted to fight later this year, if both men win their warm-up bouts this week

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Why Joe Joyce’s helpless defeat would be a sad end for an overlooked British boxing great

STEVE BUNCE COLUMN: Sometimes forgotten in an era of heavyweight greats, Steve Bunce reflects on the career of a once feared fighter who could retire after defeat to Artem Suslenkov

The Independent UK · Jul 13

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Why Oleksandr Usyk’s last dance may be Deontay Wilder’s last chance

Comment: Usyk vs Wilder looks like it could be the Ukrainian’s retirement fight, and while it’s not what many fans want, it’s what Usyk deserves

The Independent UK · Jul 6

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 · Jun 29

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 · Jun 26

Oleksandr Usyk delivers retirement update after relinquishing title belts

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

Evening Standard · Jun 26

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 · Jun 26

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 · Jun 26

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

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The Independent UK · Jun 2

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The Independent UK · Jun 1

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 1

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 1

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 Independent UK · May 29

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

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The Independent UK · May 28

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 · May 26

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 · May 25

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 · May 24

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 · May 24

Oleksandr Usyk defends heavyweight crown with controversial Verhoeven stoppage

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Bangkok Post · May 24

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 · May 24

Oleksandr Usyk Beats Rico Verhoeven Thanks to Controversial Referee Stoppage

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

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