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On August 25, American boxer Terence Crawford visited Ukraine. He met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and gifted him a pit bull puppy named Freya, named after the FREYJA air defense system.

Mike Tyson appeared at a boxing star parade in New York wearing a white Ukrainian vyshyvanka. His connection with Ukraine dates back to his childhood, when he was raised by the Ukrainian emigrant Camilla Ewald.

Filip Hrgovic, ahead of his fight with Moses Itauma on August 29 in London, said that the underdog status takes the pressure off him, while a loss could be a signal to end his career. The Croatian insists he is in the best shape of his 20 years in boxing.

WBO President Gustavo Olivieri confirmed that Vasyl Lomachenko is living in Puerto Rico and preparing for his return to the ring. At the same time, rumors about a possible fight with Charlie Suarez remain unofficial.

Over 35 years of independence, Ukrainian athletes have won Olympic medals, world titles, and European cups. Sport RBC.UA recalls the key triumphs — from Bayul's gold in Lillehammer to the boxing of Usyk and Lomachenko.

Eddie Hearn stated that the contract for the Fury–Joshua fight is signed and cannot be cancelled. However, serious disagreements persist over the venue and the financial terms of the bout.

Teofimo Lopez defeated Rolando Romero by split decision in a 12-round fight in Las Vegas and won the WBA Super welterweight belt, conquering a third weight class in his career.

Former world champion Gennady Golovkin, who heads World Boxing, has been added to the 'Myrotvorets' database after Russian boxers were granted the right to compete under the flag and anthem. The Ukrainian boxing community sharply condemned this decision.

Former two-time world boxing champion from South Africa, Zolani Tete, was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane. The 38-year-old boxer was preparing to return to the ring after a four-year suspension.

Olympic champion Oleksandr Khizhnyak defeated Argentine Palacio by unanimous decision at the Usyk 17 Promotions show to capture the WBA Gold International belt. In the undercard, the Ukrainians recorded a series of stoppage victories.

The heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is in jeopardy due to disputes over location and money. Fury accused Hearn's camp of greed and threatened to find another opponent for November.

Matchroom Boxing has set tough conditions for the Joshua — Fury fight on November 20: rejection of Zuffa Boxing and settlement of Sela's debts. The evening at Madison Square Garden could include a series of championship fights.

Vasyl Lomachenko continues his preparation for a return to the ring, having sparred with 24-year-old Puerto Rican Jacob Gomez. It is expected that the Ukrainian's next fight will take place in November 2026.

Denis Berinchyk returns to the ring on August 29 in London for a WBO International title fight against Sam Knox. The boxer talked about full recovery from a shoulder injury and shared impressions of his first experience in cinema.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed contracts for a fight on November 20, 2026. The show will take place in New York at MSG, as holding it at Wembley became impossible due to curfew restrictions.

🇺🇦 Taras Shelestyuk won the WBO International title in 2026 and announced plans for a fight with champion Devin Heaney. 🥊 The undefeated veteran (22-0-1) at 40 feels in his best shape and is aiming for the top of the rankings. 🎯 The list of desired opponents includes Heaney, Garcia, and Lopez. 🏅 Shelestyuk also expressed a desire to compete at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. #Boxing #Shelestyuk #Sports #Ukraine

🥊 Rico Verhoeven revealed how the fight with Usyk became the result of the cancellation of the bout with Joshua. Tragedy in Africa, Jake Paul's offer, and the "undefeated vs. undefeated" idea — the whole story in detail! #boxing #Usyk #Verhoeven

🥊 Taras Shelostiuk: "I Want Gold at the 2028 Olympics"! 🇺🇦 40-year-old legend of Ukrainian boxing, 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, after winning the WBO International title, announced his intention to return to Olympic boxing. 🥇 📍 Shelostiuk plans to compete at the Games in Los Angeles in 2028. 🔥 After the victory in Ecuador, the boxer stated that difficult conditions only motivate him. 🏆 In Shelostiuk's record: 2011 World Champion, 2012 Olympic Bronze, and WBA/WBO titles. "I want to win a few more championship titles, and in 2028 — to win the Olympics," the athlete declared. #Shelostiuk #Boxing #Olympics2028 #Ukraine