'What a player!' – Kapp's unbeaten 81 stuns India
Marizanne Kapp makes a superb 81 off 45 balls for South Africa as they seal a vital victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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West Indies remain unbeaten despite Sri Lanka scare
West Indies remain unbeaten and move level on points with England in Group 2 after a nervy win over Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup at Bristol.
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Usyk vs Verhoeven: Oleksandr Usyk on his ‘secret plan’, 16-year unbeaten streak and future
Dutchman Verhoeven, 37, boasts an impressive kickboxing resume, reigning as Glory’s heavyweight champion for 11 years and making 13 successful defences, but has boxed just once professionally – in 2014.
But Usyk’s CV in boxing is just as eye-catching – if not more so.
After winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, the Ukrainian has established himself as one of the pound-for-pound greats by achieving undisputed status at cruiserweight and, twice, at heavyweight.
Usyk, 39, has brushed aside Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois – beating each of the Britons on two occasions – and, despite Verhoeven’s lack of boxing experience, is approaching this bout with the same mentality.
“The opponent might be different but my preparations are not different,” Usyk said.
“I work hard, I do a lot of work in sparring, conditioning and cardio.
“I train like I’m fighting Tyson Fury or Daniel Dubois, because for me it’s a serious fight. It’s not fake. For me it’s not a show, it’s a fight.”