After his Rico Verhoeven scare, is this the beginning of the end for Oleksandr Usyk?
Oleksandr Usyk faced a challenging fight against Rico Verhoeven, ending with a controversial stoppage in the eleventh round. Despite being unbeaten, Usyk appeared troubled throughout the match, raising questions about his performance. The fight's outcome has sparked discussions about Usyk's future in boxing as he approaches the later stages of his career.
- ▪Usyk narrowly avoided defeat against Verhoeven, with the fight stopped just before the end of round eleven.
- ▪The referee's decision has been met with controversy, as some believe the bell rang before the stoppage.
- ▪Usyk's performance was under scrutiny, with one judge scoring Verhoeven ahead before the stoppage.
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