Usyk vs Gassiev: Aleksandr Usyk Q & A

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Ukraine’s WBO and WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Aleksandr Usyk, is looking forward to the historic Ali Trophy … continue

The Hottest Fights Of The Summer: Usyk v Gassiev; Matthysse v Pacquiao; Groves v Smith; More

07/05/201807/05/2018 James Slater

The summer period is a time when, by and large, boxing takes a back-seat to other sports, … continue

Usyk vs Gassiev WBSS Final Set For Moscow on July 21

06/18/2018 James Slater

We’ve had to wait a little longer than we thought we would for the final to be … continue

Aleksandr Usyk vs Mairis Breidis (Preview & Prediction)

01/27/201801/26/2018 Chris Carlson

Oleksandr Usyk and Mairis Breidis meet head-up in a cruiserweight unification bout at Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia. Back in July 2017 this division sparked a buzz amongst avid followers of the sport once it was revealed all major sanctioning bodies would be involved in the World Boxing Super Series. The ho-hum quarterfinals played out as more of opportunity to get all 4-fighters on the same schedule. Now the time has come for the big boys to find out if they measure up versus the elite.

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Usyk v Briedis Live On Super Channel in Canada

01/25/201801/24/2018 Bob Trieger

The highly-anticipated World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) opens its semifinals-round action this Saturday, when undefeated world champions Oleksandr Usyk and Mairis Briedis battle in a title unification this Saturday, airing live from Latvia, starting at 2 p.m. ET, exclusively on Super Channel in Canada.

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Usyk vs Briedis This Saturday, Interview & Open Workout Photos

01/23/2018 World Boxing Super Series

WBO-Champion Aleksandr Usyk and WBC-Champion Mairis Briedis entertained the masses at an open training before their Ali Trophy semi-final clash on Saturday at the Arena Riga, Latvia.

“People can look forward to a great fight between two world champions,” said Aleksandr Usyk.

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Oleksandr Usyk has big plans for AFTER he’s won The WBSS – a move up to heavyweight and a fight with Anthony Joshua

01/23/201801/23/2018 James Slater

The final fights in the fascinating and hugely exciting World Boxing Super Series are soon to be upon us, at both super-middleweight and at cruiserweight. And in terms of the 200 pound tournament, many fans and experts are picking unbeaten Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk to pick up The Muhammad Ali Trophy.

Southpaw Usyk, 13-0(11) will face Mairis Breidis, the reigning WBC cruiserweight champ, this Saturday night in Riga, Latvia, and the WBO champ can emerge as a two-belt ruler who is set for a place in the final if he can take away Breidis’ unbeaten record of 23-0(18). It could be a great fight and a great night on Saturday, but already Usyk is looking at even bigger things:

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Usyk vs Briedis on January 27 in Riga

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Tickets for Usyk-Briedis semi-final are on sale now!

Tickets for the Ali Trophy semi-final bout in the cruiserweight edition of the World Boxing Super Series between WBO World Champion Aleksandr Usyk (13-0, 11 KOs) and WBC World Champion Mairis Briedis (23-0, 18 KOs) are on sale now via bilesuserviss.lv with prices starting at €50.

This biggest Cruiserweight unification fight for several years, takes place at the Arena Riga in Latvia on 27 January 2018.

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Usyk: “I will bury Huck on Saturday!”

09/08/201709/06/2017 World Boxing Super Series

Things got heated at the final press conference with WBO World Champion Aleksandr Usyk and Marco Huck before their Ali Trophy quarter-final on Saturday at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany. During the classic head to head photo after the press conference, Huck pushed his Ukrainian opponent who managed to stay calm.

“I wanted to show Usyk that he is my hometown and that he should be prepared for the battle of his life on Saturday,” said Huck.

After the press conference, a furious Usyk hurried out of the building saying: “I will bury him on Saturday.”

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Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Jason Sosa Tops HBO Rare Tripleheader

04/08/2017 Chris Carlson

By now everyone’s top 10 pound for pound list includes Vasyl Lomachenko and the majority of the boxing world agrees, Loma is a top 5 pugilist in the sport. Some go as far to say he’s the best based off eye test in the last year. If the main event doesn’t do much for you, the undercard has two fighters who potentially could do some damage at their respected division facing decent talent. This rare tripleheader on HBO will be broadcasted from the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Maryland.

Even as a sizable 8 to 1 underdog on the betting books, Jason Sosa is comfortable in that role. His disputed draw versus Nicholas Walters and knockout upset over Javier Fortuna gives him the confidence to make a run for the money. Once the bell rings it will show if Sosa can hang with the Ukraine native.

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