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Turkmenistan’s Arkadag Suffers Third Consecutive Defeat at Training Camp in Turkey
02 Feb. 11:45FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan endured another setback during its training camp in Turkey, losing a friendly match to Moldova’s Milsami on January 31. The match ended with a 3–1 scoreline in favor of the Moldovan side.
The only goal for the Turkmenistan-based club was scored by Begench Akmammedov from the penalty spot. Earlier in the game, Arkadag had an opportunity to take the lead, but Welmyrat Ballakov missed a penalty attempt in the opening minutes.
This result marked Arkadag’s third straight defeat during the Turkish camp. Previously, the team from Turkmenistan narrowly lost 0–1 to Dynamo Makhachkala and later suffered an identical loss against Kosovo’s Dukagjini.
So far, Arkadag’s sole victory in the camp came on January 19, when the club defeated another Kosovo representative, Feronikeli, 2–0. These matches form an essential part of Arkadag’s international preparation and contribute to the growing presence of Turkmenistan in competitive football environments.
Financial Disagreements Derail Anticipated Heavyweight Bout Between Usyk and Wilder
Today in 04:59The highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between former undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk and former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder has officially been canceled. Both camps had initially aimed to stage the blockbuster bout in the spring of 2027, generating immense excitement among boxing enthusiasts worldwide. However, negotiations between the prominent boxing stars ultimately collapsed behind closed doors.
According to prominent sports journalist Mike Coppinger and insider sources, the breakdown in talks stemmed directly from unresolved financial disputes and disagreements over purse splits. Negotiations were reportedly halted roughly three weeks ago after both sides failed to reach a mutually beneficial commercial agreement. As a result, the Ukrainian champion is currently left without a scheduled opponent, and his promotional team is not actively engaged in talks for an alternative match.
Meanwhile, rumors have surfaced regarding Deontay Wilder's potential next steps inside the squared circle. Reports indicate that Wilder has reached out to cruiserweight standout Jai Opetaia, attempting to entice him into a December 11 fight card. Speculation suggests Wilder hopes to position this high-profile matchup as a co-feature ahead of the eagerly awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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