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Oleksandr Usyk won by stoppage in the 11th round against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, and on the flight home Peter Fury confronted the referee Mark Lyson about the stoppage before forgiving him, saying he hadn’t heard the bell and that the call was a genuine mistake made in the heat of the moment.
Forbes’ 2026 list has Cristiano Ronaldo at No.1 with about $300 million (including fight purses and sponsorships), Canelo Alvarez No.2 with $170 million, and Jake Paul No.23 with $70 million; only two boxers are in the top 50 and no MMA fighters appear for a second straight year, while tennis star Jannik Sinner sits at No.50 with $54.6 million. The piece notes the Canelo–Crawford fight drew over 41 million viewers on Netflix, Crawford not grading into the top 50, and references Conor McGregor’s past top earnings alongside his upcoming UFC return as potential hope for a UFC presence in 2027.
Tom Aspinall reacted strongly to the controversial late stoppage in Rico Verhoeven’s boxing showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, calling it a “robbery” and criticizing the referee for stopping after the bell in the 11th round. Verhoeven has said he plans to appeal, while fans and others questioned the decision as Usyk appeared to be ahead on the scorecards at the stoppage.
Usyk dismissed criticisms that his late stoppage of Rico Verhoeven was premature, saying it’s not his job to judge referees or stoppages and his focus remains on boxing. The bout proved tougher than expected, with Verhoeven briefly ahead on some cards before Usyk secured an 11th‑round finish after a knockdown, preserving the WBC heavyweight title amid scrutiny of the referee’s stoppage.
AEW Double or Nothing is previewed with a sold-out, multi-hour lineup at Louis Armstrong Stadium, including a hair-vs.-title stipulation and strong gate/ticket chatter, while Usyk’s boxing defense against Rico Verhoev en is analyzed for its controversial rounds and reception. The update also bundles broader WWE/NJPW/AAA notes and weekend event coverage.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by 11th-round technical knockout to retain the heavyweight titles, extending his undefeated pro record to 25-0 in Cairo near the Pyramids, and he dedicated the win to Ukraine as the country faced Russian attacks.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by TKO in Cairo after a controversial stoppage that occurred after the bell; Verhoeven, ahead on one scorecard and arguing the bell rang, intends to appeal and wants a rematch or a scorecard decision, while praising his game plan and acknowledging the setback.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by a controversial TKO with one second left in the 11th round during a spectacle staged near the pyramids of Giza, a finish that left Verhoeven ahead or tied on the scorecards and sparked questions about officiating. The event drew boxing luminaries and celebrities, highlighting the dramatic, publicity-filled clash.
Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to defend the WBC heavyweight title at Glory in Giza in Cairo. Official scorecards released after the bout had two judges at 95-95 and one at 96-94 for Verhoeven, meaning Usyk might have won on points if the fight had gone the distance; the late knockdown would have made Round 11 a 10-8 for Usyk if scored, underscoring how close the fight appeared on the cards versus the dramatic finish.
Oleksandr Usyk retained the WBC heavyweight title by stopping Rico Verhoev en with 2:59 left in the 11th round at the pyramids in Giza, Egypt, narrowly avoiding a historic upset as two judges had the bout tied 95-95 entering the final stretch. Verhoeven fought bravely in his pro boxing return after 12 years and pressed for a rematch, but Usyk’s late stoppage preserved his 25-0 record and all three belts.
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.
Hamzah Sheeraz captured the vacant WBO super-middleweight title by stopping Alem Begic in the second round in Egypt, using sharp jabs and body shots before a left hook forced the stoppage. With the belt secure and Saul Alvarez watching, Sheeraz hinted at a future unification fight, while compatriot Jack Catterall also claimed the WBA regular welterweight title on the same card.
Ukrainian heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA/WBC belts against Dutch kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in a cross-sport main event at the Pyramids of Giza, with DAZN charging $59.99 for the PPV; prelims start 1 p.m. ET and the main card around 5:48 p.m. ET. Subscriptions offer a 7-day free trial or the Ultimate Tier at $49.99/month for access to this PPV and other fights.
MMA Fighting delivers live coverage and results for the Usyk vs. Verhoeven Cairo event, with a DAZN PPV main card and undercard results (Basem Mamdouh, Sultan Almohammed, Mahmoud Moubarek, Omar Hikal) and the main event expected to begin around 5:45 p.m. ET.
Boxing’s cross-discipline event tops the night as Oleksandr Usyk faces Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza, with a complete ringwalk schedule on DAZN and a stacked undercard: Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic for the vacant WBO super middleweight title and Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov for the vacant WBA welterweight belt. Usyk’s ringwalk is pegged for 5:56 p.m. EST (10:56 p.m. BST / 12:56 a.m. local), with times for the other bouts listed throughout the card.