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Rico Verhoeven: The Dutch Fighter Trading Kickboxing for Boxing Glory

May 24, 2026

Rico Verhoeven’s sudden rise to fame caught many off guard when his name appeared alongside Oleksandr Usyk’s in a high-stakes boxing matchup. While some argue he hasn’t earned the opportunity, the 37-year-old kickboxing veteran—long associated with Glory Kickboxing—now stands in the boxing spotlight

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From Soviet Roots to Global Fame: Usyk’s Life Beyond the Ring

May 24, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk’s rise to boxing legend didn’t start with glitz or fame—it began in hardship. Born in 1987 in Crimea when it was still part of the Soviet Union, his early life was far from easy. After the Soviet Union fell apart, his family moved to a small village in northern Ukraine called Rybotyn,

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A Pause in War: What a Brief Ceasefire Means for Ukrainians

May 10, 2026

After years of relentless attacks, Ukrainians finally got a short break when a three-day ceasefire began on May 9. The pause was arranged with help from the U. S. and included a pledge to swap 1, 000 prisoners from each side. Many in Ukraine saw this as a rare chance to rest, even if just for a few

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Arslanbek Makhmudov: The Fighter Behind Tyson Fury’s Return

April 11, 2026

Arslanbek Makhmudov faces the world as Tyson Fury steps out of a 15‑month break, and fans want to know who this challenger really is. Makhmudov’s story starts in North Ossetia‑Alania, a region of Russia near Dagestan. Though he was born there, his family roots trace back to the Kumyk people of Dage

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Ukraine Wins Back 480 Square Kilometres in the East

April 6, 2026

Ukrainian forces have reclaimed about 480 square kilometres of land in the southeast and east, a head‑count given by army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after a visit to the front. The gains include eight villages in Dnipropetrovsk and four more in Zaporizhzhia. The army says the recovery happened since la

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Boxing Meets Kickboxing: Usyk Faces Verhoeven at the Pyramids

February 28, 2026

A heavyweight showdown is on the horizon, with Oleksandr Usyk set to defend his WBC crown against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven on May 23. The fight will take place in a dramatic setting: the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. Usyk has been on a winning streak since July 2025, when he knocked out Daniel Dub

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Zinchenko's Journey: From Forest to Ajax?

January 19, 2026

Oleksandr Zinchenko's time at Nottingham Forest seems to be winding down. Reports suggest Arsenal and Ajax are in talks to move him to the Dutch club. Zinchenko joined Forest on loan from Arsenal last summer. He was expected to bring a lot to the team. However, things did not go as planned. Zinchen

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Ukraine's Military Chief Reveals Russia's Drone Plans

January 19, 2026

Russia is not looking for peace. Instead, they are making more weapons. Ukraine's top military leader, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said this in an interview. He shared that Russia is making 404 drones every day. But they want to make even more. Their goal is to make 1, 000 drones each day. This is a big incr

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Bucha's Battle Against the Cold: A Test of Resilience

January 16, 2026

Bucha, a city that has seen its share of hardship, is now facing a new challenge: the brutal winter. The cold is not just a weather condition; it's a weapon. Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left many places, including Bucha, in the dark and the cold. The city's mayor, Anato

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Kyiv's Chilly Struggle: Power Outages Hit Homes as Winter Bites

January 13, 2026

In Kyiv, a deep freeze is making life tough. Hundreds of thousands of homes are in the dark and cold after recent Russian strikes. The mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, reports that about 500 tall buildings have no heat. The power situation is so bad that even important services are struggling to get the el