'It's tragic': Peter Fury details what referee Mark Lyson told him after Oleksandr Usyk controversy
Peter Fury expressed his disappointment over the controversial stoppage in the fight between Rico Verhoeven and Oleksandr Usyk. He revealed that referee Mark Lyson should have allowed Verhoeven to return to his corner instead of ending the match prematurely. Fury emphasized that Verhoeven was still on his feet and capable of continuing the fight.
- ▪The fight was stopped in the penultimate round, leading to controversy.
- ▪Replays indicated that the bell rang just seconds before the referee halted the contest.
- ▪Peter Fury criticized the referee's decision, stating Verhoeven was still able to fight.
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