Usyk rocked but beats Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles
Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his heavyweight titles against Rico Verhoeven in a dramatic match in Egypt. The fight ended with a controversial stoppage just before the 12th round, with Verhoeven expressing dissatisfaction over the referee's decision. Despite the outcome, both fighters acknowledged the competitive nature of the bout and Usyk's resilience.
- ▪Usyk retained his heavyweight titles after a stoppage victory over Verhoeven.
- ▪The fight took place in Egypt, near the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- ▪Verhoeven felt the stoppage was early and expressed a desire for a rematch.
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