The Latest Breaking News from WBC

Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia official as British star gets toughest test and biggest fight yet

Benn will seemingly challenge Garcia for the WBC welterweight title when they fight in September

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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

Katie Taylor to face Flora Pili in Croke Park farewell

The 39-year-old had announced in February she intended to end her “amazing journey” back on home soil

The Independent UK · Jun 5

BOX:'Rather fight Jai': team Opetaia slam rare WBC move

Jai Opetaia's manager thinks the touted clash with WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian will go ahead despite the organisation's best efforts to derail it.

AAP · Jun 3

'Rather fight Jai': team Opetaia slam rare WBC move

Jai Opetaia's manager thinks the touted clash with WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian will go ahead despite the organisation's best efforts to derail it.

AAP · Jun 3

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 · May 29

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 26

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

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 · May 24