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Usyk set for Cairo crossover clash with kickboxing king Verhoeven
sports1 hour ago

Usyk set for Cairo crossover clash with kickboxing king Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The fight’s status as a formal world title bout is likely uncertain, withUsyk’s defense framed as a voluntary showcase; The Ring will stage the event, and Verhoeven brings a storied kickboxing record (66-10) and a 1-0 boxing stint, while Usyk remains undefeated (24-0) as boxing’s pound-for-pound elite.

via Boxing Scene|
#boxing#egypt#kickboxing
MMA Coach and Kickboxing Champion Duke Roufus Dies at 55
sports4 months ago

MMA Coach and Kickboxing Champion Duke Roufus Dies at 55

Duke Roufus, a renowned kickboxing champion and founder of the influential Roufusport gym, has passed away at 55, leaving a significant legacy in martial arts as a champion, coach, and mentor to many top fighters. His death was announced by co-founder Scott Joffe, and he is remembered for his contributions to MMA and kickboxing, as well as his impact on fighters like Anthony Pettis and Tyron Woodley.

via Sherdog|
#coach#duke-roufus#kickboxing
"ONE 165 Recap: Tonon, Aoki, and Grigorian Shine with Spectacular Finishes"
sports2 years ago

"ONE 165 Recap: Tonon, Aoki, and Grigorian Shine with Spectacular Finishes"

ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru featured a mix of rising stars, legendary athletes, and top contenders in high-stakes matchups across kickboxing, MMA, and special rules. Shinya Aoki submitted John Lineker, Nieky Holzken knocked out Yoshihiro Akiyama, Marat Grigorian scored a KO against Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, Garry Tonon submitted Martin Nguyen, and Ayaka Miura dominated Itsuki Hirata in their respective bouts.

via ONE Championship|
#japan#kickboxing#mma
Tragic Loss: Ukrainian Kickboxing Champion Succumbs to Mine Explosion Injury
sports2 years ago

Tragic Loss: Ukrainian Kickboxing Champion Succumbs to Mine Explosion Injury

Ukrainian kickboxing champion Serhiy Lysiuk has died in an intensive care unit after suffering severe injuries and the loss of a leg in a mine explosion on the front line. Lysiuk, who had been actively serving in the territorial defense forces, was a multiple European and world champion kickboxer. Ukraine is mourning the loss of the honored sports master.

via Yahoo News|
#frontline-injury#kickboxing#mine-explosion
Pereira and Adesanya's feud escalates after UFC 287 knockout.
sports2 years ago

Pereira and Adesanya's feud escalates after UFC 287 knockout.

Alex Pereira responds to Israel Adesanya's trolling of his son after being knocked out by him at UFC 287, saying he wouldn't do the same and that he can play with his son. Pereira defeated Adesanya twice in kickboxing, including a knockout where his son emulated Adesanya's motion of crashing to the canvas. Pereira vows to come back stronger than ever in MMA.

via Yahoo Sports|
#alex-pereira#israel-adesanya#kickboxing
UFC 287 aftermath: Pereira and Adesanya exchange words over trolling incident.
sports2 years ago

UFC 287 aftermath: Pereira and Adesanya exchange words over trolling incident.

Alex Pereira, who lost to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, said he wouldn't have mocked Adesanya's son like Adesanya did to his son after the fight. Pereira said he saw his son's joy after his second kickboxing victory and wouldn't want to hurt another child's feelings. Pereira also said he felt he was dominating the fight before the knockout and is open to training with Adesanya in the future.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#israel-adesanya#kickboxing