Was Rico Verhoeven Robbed Vs. Oleksandr Usyk? Here Are The Facts
Rico Verhoeven faced Oleksandr Usyk in a controversial heavyweight boxing match in Egypt. Usyk won by 11th-round TKO, but the decision to stop the fight has sparked debate. Many believe that referee Mark Lyson made critical errors in judgment during the final moments of the bout.
- ▪Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven via 11th-round TKO, retaining the WBC heavyweight championship.
- ▪The fight took place at the Pyramids of Giza, marking the first boxing event ever held at the site.
- ▪Scorecards at the time of stoppage were 95-95, 95-95, and 96-94 in favor of Verhoeven.
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