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Oleksandr Usyk outlasted kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven at Glory in Giza, finishing Verhoeven with a late stoppage that many viewed as controversial; Verhoeven plans an appeal and a rematch is being floated as promoters weigh next steps after a fight that delivered drama, a dramatic backdrop, and questions about judging.
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.