Dave Roelvink nearly canceled his professional boxing debut due to sleepless nights and heartbreak but fought anyway, resulting in a loss. The 32-year-old Amsterdammer admitted he did not sleep at all and was on the verge of hallucinating before the bout.
Boxing Gladiators III took place at Rotterdam's top sports center featuring nine bouts. Dave Roelvink made his official professional boxing debut as the main attraction, with the initial matches available via live stream and on Videoland.
A military truck drove over the closed Merwede Bridge, prompting Rijkswaterstaat to reprimand Defence and instruct drivers, as the bridge remains restricted for vehicles over 3.5 tons since July 18. Additionally, Unilever sold the Zwitsal brand to Royal Sanders, and a 13-year-old girl from Veghel received threats via a TikTok trend, while investigations continue into a fatal A59 accident involving farmers' protests.
Glenn Coldenhoff replaces the injured Kay de Wolf in the Dutch Motocross of Nations team, competing on October 4 in Ernée, France. The 35-year-old rider agreed to join after discussions with KNMV officials, forming a squad with Jeffrey Herlings and Roan van de Moosdijk under coach Barry Forschelen. Coldenhoff aims to secure podium results despite strong competition, riding a Yamaha 250cc motorcycle in the MX2 class.
Aaliyah Hoppema is excluded from the European Boxing Championships in Sofia. The Rotterdam-based boxer weighed a few hundred grams over the 65-kilogram maximum limit for her category during the weigh-in.
Jeremy Mercera, a 21-year-old from Breda, makes his professional boxing debut on September 19 after losing significant weight from his initial 150 kg. Trainer Nick Hemmers praises his rapid progress, noting he has won six kickboxing matches by knockout. Mercera trains with Errol Zimmerman, who jokes he will retire if knocked out by him.
This overview tracks the latest news regarding athletes and sports teams from the province of Utrecht. It highlights Van den Berg winning a stage and leading the Tour of Luxembourg, as well as Korrel's participation in the Judo World Championships.
The Public Prosecution Service requested four years and two months in prison against Sam van Z. on Thursday during an appeal hearing. The sentence concerns the rape of two students in Utrecht in 2022 and the possession and distribution of child pornography.
Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.
Yousri Belgaroui, a fighter from Amsterdam, secured his third victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) by defeating Brazilian Djorden Santos with a spectacular technical knockout in the first round. This win, achieved on 2026-09-12, marks Belgaroui’s third consecutive knockout and strengthens his prospects for entering the top 15 of the UFC middleweight division. The result highlights Belgaroui’s rising status as a Dutch martial artist in international mixed martial arts competition.
The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.
Jake Paul and his brother Logan Paul will have their own competition series, as announced on 2026-09-11. The series, which does not yet have a title, features the brothers coaching two teams that compete against each other in fights. According to the announcement, the survival series will determine eliminations through fights rather than voting. No further details about the format or broadcast date have been provided. The Paul brothers are known for their involvement in both entertainment and combat sports.
Ahoy Rotterdam is opnieuw het strijdtoneel voor een mooie kickboksavond. Tijdens Glory 109 verdedigt Chico Kwasi verdedigt zijn wereldtitel in het weltergewicht in het hoofdgevecht. Hij neemt het op tegen Teodor Hristov. Volg de hele ‘fight night’ hier live!
De Nederlander Kenzo Biyong (28) krijgt een geweldige kans: hij mag het zaterdag 26 september in een bokswedstrijd op gaan nemen tegen de 42-jarige UFC-legende Tony Ferguson. Dat doet hij in Miami bij Misfits Boxing, een organisatie die zich richt op crossovers en influencers. „Misschien word ik wel de Jake Paul van Nederland.”
