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Oleksandr Usyk’s title lane was lying after the meeting of Donald Trump

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1 year ago

March 24, 2025

The heavyweight title Oleksandr Usyk WBC was apparently received by one of the employees of the White House after President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he lost his belt.

Last month, Zelensky had a special gift for Donald Trump during a visit to the White House, introducing one of the world titles of Usyk to the oval office before Crunch Talks with the President of the USA. “Kot” won the title of heavyweight WBC after defeating the rival of Tyson Fury in May in Riyadh.

In a win in Saudi Arabia, Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Two men went again one seven months later. Although Fury begins from the front, the Ukrainian star turned the wave before she finally raised her hand to points.

Usyk and Zelensky have sturdy relations, and the first allows the Ukrainian president to introduce one of his desired belts to Washington. However, almost a month after the visit, Zelenskyy revealed Time The magazine does not know what happened to the championship belt.

When asked about the place of stay of the belt belonging to the 37-year-old, Zelensky replied that “he did not know,” he added: “Maybe he is still sitting there.” After quite a heated exchange between Zelensky and the US management, he left the belt on the side table next to the chair. Reports add that later on the same day a member of the White House staff found a belt and took him to the private Trump dining room – where he currently lives, among others, souvenirs – described by the magazine as a “souvenir of unsuccessful diplomacy”.

During the meeting last month, negotiations broke up after a stunning three -sided match screaming between Zelensky, Trump and vice president JD Vance. The Ukrainian president was told that he would leave the White House early before he and Trump could even enter the stage to a planned press conference.

As for Usyk, the heavyweight star is a two -level champion and is currently in the back of her professional career in the ring. The Ukrainian has one eye to retire, saying: “I think two years, one and a half [left in boxing]. I feel great myself. I feel that I have two fights to prepare, not more. Only two. “

The Ukrainian hopes that they will part with Daniel Dubois once and for all, and even potentially he is interested in the foot in Octagon with Jake Paul. Talking with GossipSergey Lapin from Team Usyk said: “Oleksandr Usyk wants to start another fight with Daniel Dubois. Dubois is our priority, because he has a belt. We are waiting for the date of fighting with Dubois, we assume that he will be a place in Riyadh or London, one of the world’s boxing capital and Uyk, and he will be the best room again.

“Usyk always cared for just fighting the best and creating a enduring legacy in great boxing sport. But in the future, because they solidify their place more as one of the real great fighters, we will see what other possibilities open for him. It may be great to get into the cage with Jake Paul under the rules of MMA, it would be captivating. Dana White.

“Transferring data to boxing can open the door to more fights between boxers and the current UFC stars. He is a talented guy, and thanks to Turk’s abilities they would create a very captivating project. He will pay attention to our great sport, expand the base of fans, attract a modern investment and possibly escalate athletes.”

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Re: Official Negotiating Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship – DevinHaney (champion) vs. Keyshawn Davis (#1 challenger)

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3 weeks ago

July 2, 2026

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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

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1 month ago

June 23, 2026

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Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.

“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.

The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.

Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.

Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.

Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing

Full Bet365 odds

The result of the fight

Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1

Round bets

Xander Zayas

Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position

Jaron Ennis

To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – large fight preview and predictions

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1 month ago

June 23, 2026

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In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.

Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.

Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.

Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.

Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.

The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.

Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

McKean meets Taliva

Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.

McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.

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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.

Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.

Undercard remaining

At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.

Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.

Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.

Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).

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