Oleksandr Usyk avoids massive upset with controversial TKO win
Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven in a controversial TKO victory. The fight, held at the Pyramids of Giza, saw Verhoeven performing competitively despite being a significant underdog. The match ended with a disputed stoppage in the 11th round, leading to protests from Verhoeven and discussions about the referee's decision.
- ▪Usyk defended his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza.
- ▪The fight ended in a controversial TKO with one second left in Round 11.
- ▪Many observers believed Verhoeven was performing well and was potentially ahead on the scorecards.
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