Champion Oleksandr Usyk, left, will likely face Daniel Dubois, centre, or Joseph Parker next. Getty Images

What next for Usyk? Dubois, Parker and Kabayel press claims for title shot

Heavyweight schedule yet to take shape for 2025 with Ukrainian champion set for final two fights of his career

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Bivol avenges loss to Beterbiev with dominant display in Saudi Arabia

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Parker puts his Riyadh revival on the line against bogeyman Bakole

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Former UFC star Da Silva expects 'fireworks' in clash with Magomedov

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Beterbiev v Bivol 2: Full card, start time and how to watch

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Hard work pays off for Rahmani as heavyweight lands PFL deal

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UFC 312: Du Plessis dominates rematch against Strickland in Sydney

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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has agreed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. Getty Images

Canelo Alvarez: Mexican boxing legend signs with Riyadh Season

Super-middleweight champion ditches plans for Jake Paul bout to finally agree terms to box in the kingdom

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Anita Karim: Pioneering Pakistan female MMA fighter breaks barriers

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Imavov calls for title shot after KO win over Adesanya in Riyadh

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PFL looking to build on ‘huge success’ of first Middle East events

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ExclusiveAbdelwahab eager to make up for lost time on UFC Fight Night

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UAE’s Al Hussaini aims to become ‘role model for youth’ after historic PFL win

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Nurmagomedov has full respect for Hughes after PFL thriller

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DALLAS, TX - JULY 30: (L-R) Hamdy Abdelwahab punches Don'Tale Mayes in their Heavyweight bout during the UFC 277 event at American Airlines Center on July 30, 2022, in Dallas, Texas, United States. (Photo by Alejandro Salazar/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

ExclusiveAbdelwahab eager to make up for lost time on UFC Fight Night

Heavyweight back in the octagon and seeking redemption after serving consecutive bans

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UAE’s Al Hussaini aims to become ‘role model for youth’ after historic PFL win

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Nurmagomedov has full respect for Hughes after PFL thriller

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Usman Nurmagomedov promises to defeat Paul Hughes ‘before five rounds’ in PFL lightweight title fight

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Mistakenly deported man Abrego Garcia returns to US to face migrant transport charges

Republican removes post criticising Sikh congressional prayer

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire

VideoRenowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

Pictures of the weekFrom Eid Al Adha at Al Aqsa mosque to Hajj pilgrims

Money & Me‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'

Mansell, Moss, fast cars and a track on top of sand: 1981 ‘Dubai Grand Prix’ was a racing revelry

Brandon Robinson Thompson just misses historic 59 after last-hole bogey in stunning opening round in Bahrain

Haydn Palmer, a UAE rugby product, makes try-scoring debut in Welsh Premiership

Stricken Al Wasl coach Bruno Metsu being cheered on by a whole nation

Dubai Hurricanes crowned champions of West Asia after extraordinary comeback win over Bahrain

Triathlon set for $65m boost as events organiser looks to expand in Middle East

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

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