Usyk vs. Spong

Oleksandr Usyk-Chazz Witherspoon Set Down With Spong Out

Chazz Witherspoon will get one last chance to make his mark in the heavyweight division. BoxingScene.com has learned that Witherspoon has replaced Tyrone Spong as Oleksandr Usyk’s opponent for Usyk’s true heavyweight debut Saturday night in Chicago....

Spong: This Is Manipulative Attempt To Remove Me From Usyk Fight

Tyrone Spong couldn’t believe what he was reading. Even in the age of instant results being made available online, the unbeaten heavyweight was surprised to read from an outside party about his having tested positive for a banned substance before dir...

Usyk vs. Spong in Doubt - Spong Adverse Finding in VADA Test

The heavyweight debut of Oleksandr Usyk is running into some turmoil. Usyk is scheduled to face undefeated heavyweight banger Tyrone Spong, this coming Saturday night in the main event of a DAZN streamed card from Chicago.

Usyk-Spong Card: TJ Doheny Returns, Eyes Second Title Run

With his wounds healed and armed with a full training camp, TJ Doheny is set to embark on a run towards a second title reign. The former junior featherweight titlist will return to the ring this weekend, facing Colombia’s Jesus Martinez on the underc...

Usyk Embraces His Transition To The Heavyweight Ranks

Oleksandr Usyk is closing in on a Heavyweight debut that he’s been preparing for since his amateur days as he faces Tyrone Spong at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Saturday October 12, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.

Usyk Remains A Hot Ticket, as Chicago Bill Nears Sold Out Status

Oleksandr Usyk’s forthcoming heavyweight debut is a hot ticket. The appeal surrounding the unbeaten former World cruiserweight champion has already surpassed expectations with three weeks still to go before his Oct. 12 showdown versus undefeated heav...

Oleksandr Usyk Very Motivated For Tyrone Spong on October 12

Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyrone Spong on his Heavyweight debut at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on October 12, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK. Usyk (16-0 12 KOs) joins the big guns having dominated the Cruiserweight division, leav...