Usyk Stops Verhoeven at the Pyramids, Sparking Stoppage Debate
TL;DR
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by an 11th-round KO at the Pyramids of Giza to retain the WBC heavyweight title; Verhoeven—an accomplished kickboxer making only his second pro boxing appearance—felt the stoppage was premature, while Usyk remained undefeated at 25-0.
- Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven Judges' Scorecards, Reaction After Controversial Stoppage Bleacher Report
- Usyk avoids upset to Verhoeven with 11th round stoppage ESPN
- Rico Verhoeven issues first statement after controversial Oleksandr Usyk loss, disputed referee stoppage Yahoo Sports
- Oleksandr Usyk wins highly controversial stoppage over Rico Verhoeven to retain heavyweight championship DAZN
- Usyk rescues gruelling victory against Verhoeven with last-gasp stoppage The Guardian
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