‘The stoppage was early’: Eddie Hearn reacts to Usyk vs Rico ending
Eddie Hearn expressed his belief that Rico Verhoeven should have been allowed to continue fighting against Oleksandr Usyk. The stoppage occurred at the end of the 11th round after a knockdown, which many, including Hearn, deemed premature. Hearn noted that the judges had the fight close, with Verhoeven leading on one card before the stoppage.
- ▪Eddie Hearn believes Rico Verhoeven deserved the chance to continue in his fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
- ▪The stoppage occurred at the end of the 11th round after a knockdown.
- ▪Judges had the fight even on two cards after 10 rounds, with Verhoeven ahead on the third.
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