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Verhoeven Seeks Usyk Rematch and Official Apology After Controversial Stop
sports6 days ago

Verhoeven Seeks Usyk Rematch and Official Apology After Controversial Stop

Rico Verhoeven, the Dutch former kickboxer turned boxer, is demanding a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and an apology from officials after a controversial 11th-round stoppage in Cairo, saying the bell may have sounded and lodging a WBC appeal. Usyk remains undefeated and the unified heavyweight champion; if the rematch doesn’t materialize, Verhoeven is open to big fights such as a bout with Francis Ngannou, with Agit Kabayel as the WBC mandatory challenger.

via BBC|
#boxing#controversy#rematch
Aspinall deems Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage a 'robbery,' vows appeal
sports9 days ago

Aspinall deems Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage a 'robbery,' vows appeal

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.

via MMA Fighting|
#aspinall#boxing#oleksandr-usyk
Usyk vs Verhoeven: Streaming the Egypt PPV Showdown
sports11 days ago

Usyk vs Verhoeven: Streaming the Egypt PPV Showdown

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.

via Variety|
#boxing#dazn#oleksandr-usyk
Verhoeven dwarfs Usyk at weigh-in for Egypt boxing showdown
sports12 days ago

Verhoeven dwarfs Usyk at weigh-in for Egypt boxing showdown

At the Glory in Giza weigh-in, Oleksandr Usyk weighed 233.3 lb and Rico Verhoeven 258.7 lb, giving Verhoeven a ~25-pound edge in the heavyweight main event with Usyk defending the WBC title. Verhoeven, a legendary kickboxer making his boxing return (his first since 2014), faces arguably boxing’s pound-for-pound best in Egypt on DAZN PPV, with a stacked undercard.

via MMA Fighting|
#boxing#heavyweight#rico-verhoeven
Verhoeven pivots to boxing, aiming to shock Usyk in Egypt
sports12 days ago

Verhoeven pivots to boxing, aiming to shock Usyk in Egypt

Rico Verhoeven left Glory and chose boxing over UFC, ultimately agreeing to face Oleksandr Usyk after his team explored the crossover. Usyk, undefeated and one of boxing’s top heavyweights, will be Verhoeven’s toughest test in his second pro boxing match. Verhoeven embraces the underdog role and says he’s chasing fresh challenges beyond kickboxing, with the Egyptian bout framed as a chance to prove himself and potentially spark more opportunities.

via MMA Fighting|
#boxing#kickboxing#oleksandr-usyk
Usyk set for Cairo crossover clash with kickboxing king Verhoeven
sports3 months ago

Usyk set for Cairo crossover clash with kickboxing king Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The fight’s status as a formal world title bout is likely uncertain, withUsyk’s defense framed as a voluntary showcase; The Ring will stage the event, and Verhoeven brings a storied kickboxing record (66-10) and a 1-0 boxing stint, while Usyk remains undefeated (24-0) as boxing’s pound-for-pound elite.

via Boxing Scene|
#boxing#egypt#kickboxing
Usyk to defend heavyweight crown against Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza
sports3 months ago

Usyk to defend heavyweight crown against Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza

Oleksandr Usyk will defend the WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, a cross‑sport bout pitting Usyk’s unified boxing reign against Verhoeven’s long kickboxing streak. Usyk last fought in July 2025, beating Daniel Dubois to retain multiple belts, while Verhoeven—primarily known for kickboxing—has limited boxing experience but shared mutual respect for the challenge.

via MMA Fighting|
#boxing#heavyweight#pyramids-of-giza