‘Let me go out on my shield’: Rico Verhoeven reacts to stoppage loss against Oleksandr Usyk
Rico Verhoeven expressed disappointment over the controversial stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk, wishing he could have continued to the 12th round. Despite feeling it was an early stoppage, he maintained a tone of gratitude for the opportunity. Verhoeven is open to a rematch while acknowledging the waiting Agit Kabayel for a title shot.
- ▪Rico Verhoeven lost to Oleksandr Usyk by stoppage in the 11th round.
- ▪He believed the stoppage was early and wanted to continue fighting.
- ▪Verhoeven expressed pride in his performance and hopes to be embraced by the boxing community.
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