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Lennox LEWIS: “Still trying to get used to Usyk. This won’t work”

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Lennox LEWIS: “Still trying to get used to Usyk. This won’t work”

Legendary British boxer Lennox Lewis He expressed his opinion that Anthony Joshua is ready for a possible fight with Tyson Fury. The former absolute world champion believes Joshua should have another interim fight before such a mega fight.

“Did Joshua show off enough to beat Fury? With a performance like that, no. It won’t work against Tyson. But at least he got into a rhythm. This was his first fight with a new team, he’s still getting used to Usyk and his team,” Lewis explained.

A big boxing show took place in Miami, USA, on the night of December 19-20, 2025. In the main fight, American entertainer Jake Paul and former world champion Anthony Joshua entered the ring. The fight ended in the sixth round – AJ brutally knocked out his opponent.

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Coach: “Usik’s team said that Alexander lost this fight”

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Coach: “Usik’s team said that Alexander lost this fight”

Tyson Fury’s manager Spencer Brown He shared a striking statement after the Briton’s rematch with Alexander Usik. According to the official, the manager of Ukrainian champion Egis Klimas admitted in a private conversation that the fight was extremely even and the Englishman probably won.

“I met with Usik’s manager” [Эгисом Климасом]and he told me they lost the fight, reporting: “It was an incredibly close fight. You may have covered that,” Brown said.

On the night of December 21, 2025, a rematch for the title of world heavyweight champion according to WBC, WBA, WBO (and also IBO) took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Oleksandr Usyk managed to defend his title – he won by unanimous decision against Tyson Fury – 116-112, 116-112, 116-112!

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Makhachev told how he was greeted at home after his victory over Della Maddalena

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Makhachev told how he was greeted at home after his victory over Della Maddalena

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev told Match TV how he was greeted in Dagestan after defeating Australian Jack Della Maddalena in the title fight.

Makhachev finished 2025 in first place in the UFC rankings, regardless of weight categories. The Russian topped the P4P rankings in mid-November after defeating Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at UFC 322 in New York. He became the first fighter from Russia and the 11th in the history of the promotion to win two championship belts. Prior to this, the Russian vacated the title of champion of the organization in the lightweight division, which is now held by Ilia Topuria.

— How were you greeted at home with belts?

– In a special way. There were a lot of people and guests. We rented a banquet hall and organized a small event so everyone could see each other and take pictures with the belt. We were met very well,” Makhachev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on Match TV.

34-year-old Makhachev has 28 victories and one defeat in mixed martial arts.

Live broadcasts of UFC tournaments can be seen on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.

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Makhachev: “I would like to fight in the White House, but the team doesn’t particularly approve of my idea. Khabib and I still need to talk.”

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Makhachev: “I would like to fight in the White House, but the team doesn’t particularly approve of my idea. Khabib and I still need to talk.”

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev said on Match TV that he wants to fight in the White House in Washington, but his team is against this idea.

The UFC event in Washington is scheduled for June 14, 2026. The event should be part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence.

— A big event in the White House. This is the largest or one of the largest tournaments in the history of the organization. I would like to fight there, but the team doesn’t really approve of my idea. Khabib and I still have to sit down and talk. He said somewhere in an interview that he wouldn’t want me to fight there.

– Why?

– Don’t know. Maybe the date isn’t right. We haven’t discussed this yet. I think it would be cool for the story to have a fight in this house. This may be the first and last time.

— I think the UFC is interested in your participation.

– Yes, one hundred percent. But there will be seven or eight more title fights. This date is suitable for me – just after Ramadan,” Makhachev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on Match TV.

In November, Makhachev defeated Australian Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322 in New York to become the welterweight champion. He became the first fighter from Russia and the 11th in the history of the promotion to win two championship belts. Prior to this, the Russian vacated the title of champion of the organization in the lightweight division, which is now held by Ilia Topuria. 34-year-old Makhachev has 28 victories and one defeat in MMA.

Live broadcasts of UFC tournaments can be seen on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.

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