Famed American mixed martial arts veteran and former UFC champion in two weight classes Randy Couture named two of the most notable knockouts in mixed martial arts history.
Undefeated British prospect Muhammad Mokaev of the UFC's lightweight division rated his fighting skills on a 10-point scale.
The unified heavyweight boxing world champion Artur Beterbiev made the first statement after the fight against WBA belt holder Dmitry Bivol was canceled.
The fight for the title of absolute champion was scheduled for June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but was postponed due to a meniscus tear in the Canadian boxer.
"Dear friends, welcome everyone. Unfortunately, injuries in professional sports are not at all uncommon and no one is immune to them. I sincerely did not want the upcoming fight to be postponed, but the doctors insisted on the postponement.
Thank you to everyone who has already bought tickets, this fight will definitely take place, but a little later. Thank you all for your support," Beterbiev wrote in Instagram.
Former light heavyweight champion George Cambososos Jr. (21-2, 10 KOs) talked about his mood for his upcoming fight with three-division conqueror Vasyl Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs).
The fight, which will have the vacant IBF lightweight title on the line, will take place on May 11 in Perth, Australia.
"I'm ready for anything, but I feel like I'm capable of being the first one to knock this guy out, but I'm ready for anything. My speed, my explosive power, my punches are extremely explosive. I feel like he's ready to take it, but we've prepared. I've done over 200 rounds of sparring for this fight. I'm ready for anything," Boxing Social quoted the Australian as saying.
Former Ukrainian tennis player, now a military man Serhiy Stakhovskyy has spoken about his attitude towards unified heavyweight boxing world champion compatriot Oleksandr Usyk.
- We also have boxers to whom there are many questions.
- Already these questions are much less.
- Who are you talking about now?
- I will talk about only one of them, about Mr. Oleksandr Usyk. It seems to me that this man has felt the changes of 2022, is trying to understand and support the state. As a person I am very impressed by this.
If I did not watch his speeches before, because he did not resonate with me as a person at all, then here I am even ready to watch it, because I see that the man has changed, - said Stakhovsky.
Recall that on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Usik will fight for the title of the absolute world with the British Tyson Fury.
Absolute world champion in the second middleweight division Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) said he has no plans to retire from boxing in the near future.
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson said he has received an offer to fight former full belt holder Charles Oliveira in a grappling bout.
"I told you we'd meet soon, man. Offered a grappling match against Charles Oliveira at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational event," the American wrote in X.
Recall that in December 2020, Ferguson lost to Oliveira by unanimous decision of the judges. The 40-year-old "El Cucuy" goes on a streak of seven consecutive defeats.
As for Oliveira, he lost by split decision to Arman Tsarukyan in a challenger fight on April 13 at the UFC 300 anniversary event in Las Vegas, USA.
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has admitted that he wants a boxing match with the legendary Manny Pacquiao one day.
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall reacted to the news that former titleholder Cyril Gun declined to fight him at an upcoming event in Manchester because of a movie shoot.
"Cyril Gun declined the offer to fight Tom Aspinall in Manchester because of filming in the movie, - quoted the Briton news in the social network.- Does anyone know what movie Cyril is starring in?".
Recall, earlier Aspinall confirmed that he will appear on June 27 at the UFC 304 show in Manchester. The most likely candidate for the British opponent is now American Curtis Blades, to whom he lost early in July 2022 due to a leg injury.
Renowned promoter Frank Warren, who promotes the career of Tyson Fury, explained why he has no doubts about his client's victory in the upcoming fight for the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division against Oleksandr Usyk.
"A few years ago, when Fury fought Klitschko, it was pure boxing. Tyson came out and gave him a boxing lesson in his second homeland. After his second fight with Wilder, he changed his style, now he comes forward and throws punches. He has shown that he is a good puncher.
I think that's what will happen to Usik. He's going to beat him at his own game. Because he is very, very smart," - quotes Warren Sky Sports.
Recall that the British and Ukrainian will fight on May 18 in Riyadh.
