Lewis: "It's not going to be easy for anyone with Fury."
May 13, 2024, 4:43 a.m.

Former absolute world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis answered whether the holder of the WBA, WBO and IBF titles in the same division Oleksandr Usyk can win a dominant victory over the owner of the WBC belt Tyson Fury.

The Ukrainian and the Briton will fight on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

"It's not going to be easy for anyone with Tyson Fury. It's hard to hit him, he moves well, he boxes in both stands and it will take time for any boxer to adjust. The height difference is also an issue.

Fury won't come into the ring fat, he's a focused guy who doesn't have a belly and sagging arms. He's ready, focused and determined," Lewis said in an interview with talkSPORT YouTube channel.

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Arum weighs in on the chances of Usik and Fury in the upcoming fight
May 13, 2024, 4:11 a.m.

Famous American promoter Bob Arum has spoken about the upcoming fight between WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and WBC belt holder Tyson Fury.

The Ukrainian and the Briton will meet on May 18 in the main event of a massive evening of boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

"In this fight boxers have equal chances to win. Initially I thought Fury was too big for Usik and he would destroy him. Now I think it's actually a much more competitive fight. A fight that could end any way you want. And the bookmaker odds prove it. There is no favorite in this fight," Arum said in an interview with YouTube channel Jai McAllister.

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Lewis: "I'm sure Usik has a plan for the Fury fight"
May 13, 2024, 3:38 a.m.

Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is confident that Oleksandr Usyk's team has developed a strategy for his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury.

The Ukrainian and the Briton will fight for all heavyweight belts on May 18 on Boxing Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

"I think Usik knows what he needs to do. This guy is a champion, an absolute champion in the undercard, who has moved up to the heaviest division. He's a winner and he hasn't had a defeat yet. I'm sure he has a plan. He wouldn't step into the ring without a plan. It's up to us to see that plan come to fruition," Lewis said in an interview with talkSPORT YouTube channel.

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Bogachuk: "Why is Lomachenko silent about Ukraine again?"
May 12, 2024, 6:18 p.m.

WBC interim featherweight belt holder Sergiy Bogachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) assessed Vasyl Lomachenko's (18-3, 12 KOs) win over George Kambososos (21-3, 10 KOs).

On May 12 in the main event of Boxing Night in Perth, Australia, Lomachenko knocked out Kambososos in the 11th round and won the IBF interim lightweight division belt.

"Lomachenko had a great fight. Just schooled Kambosos and showed a cool fight. Overall the result I'm not surprised because everything was as it should be. I do not understand only one thing - why Vasyl is silent about Ukraine again? Perhaps I did not see it, but it seems that again he did not say a word," - said Bogachuk.

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Stevenson: "Hopefully Lomachenko's team will let me showcase my skills against him"
May 12, 2024, 4 p.m.

WBC light heavyweight champion Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) said he wants a fight with newly crowned IBF titleholder Vasyl Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs).

"I'll tell you what, Loma is still a great fighter, but I consider myself a once-in-a-generation fighter. Hopefully his team and bosses will allow me to showcase my skills against him. I believe that stylistically it will be a confrontation between iconic chess masters. You all forgot how great I am," wrote Stevenson on his page in social network X.

Recall that on May 12, Lomachenko knocked out George Kambososos in the 11th round. The fight took place in Perth, Australia.

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Arum names Lomachenko's possible opponents
May 12, 2024, 3:22 p.m.

Bob Arum, promoter of Ukrainian boxing veteran Vasyl Lomachenko, revealed who his client may face in his next fight.

On May 12, Lomachenko knocked out George Cambososos in the 11th round to win the vacant IBF lightweight title on Boxing Night in Perth, Australia.

"The goal of boxing is to win titles, to unify all four championship belts. So you can guess for yourself who is next for Vasily. Gervonta Davis will fight Frank Martin. It's a good fight, we'll see who wins. Navarette fights next Saturday, also for the lightweight title. So he's also a contender for the Lomachenko fight.

Shakur Stevenson fights in July. He's a candidate too. When the time comes, I'll talk to Lomachenko's manager, he'll talk to Vasyl and his father, and then we'll announce an amazing fight together," Arum told Fight Hype.

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Usik explained why Olympic gold is the highest achievement in his career
May 12, 2024, 11:36 a.m.

Oleksandr Usyk, WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion of the world, told what role the Olympic gold medal plays in his career.

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Arum: "It's possible Lomachenko will be back in November against Stevenson"
May 12, 2024, 9:41 a.m.

Bob Arum, promoter of IBF lightweight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko, shared his thoughts on his win over George Cambososos.

"It was a great, almost vintage performance. I mean, Lomachenko has been slowing down in his last few fights, but today he was a young guy again.

Maybe Lomachenko will be back in November against Shakur Stevenson. We'll see. Did Lomachenko surprise me? 100%. A great vintage performance. Unfortunately for George, he came out against Lomachenko in his top form.

Can Lomachenko try to get fights with Stevenson and Gervonta Davis? Yes. Why not? But let's savor the moment and then decide the next step tomorrow," Arum told YouTube channel Fight Hype.

Recall that this morning Lomachenko defeated George Cambososos by technical knockout in the 11th round and won the vacant IBF lightweight title.

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Atlas compared Lomachenko to a piranha
May 12, 2024, 8:34 a.m.

Authoritative American trainer Teddy Atlas assessed the performance of Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) in the fight against Australian George Kambososos Jr. (21-3, 10 KOs).

On May 12 in the main event of the show in Perth, Australia, Lomachenko knocked out Kambososos in the 11th round and won the vacant IBF title.

"Loma may be 36 years old, but he still has great feet, controls distance on defense and offense. He looks great. Just a boss. Masterclass from Lomachenko. Kambososos has to aim for the body, he can't hit the head. Lomachenko, like a piranha fish, takes bite after bite from his victim," Atlas wrote in X.

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Usik told how to please any girl
May 12, 2024, 7:25 a.m.

Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight boxing champion of the world, recalled his father's advice about socializing with girls.

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