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Rico Verhoeven questions late stoppage after Oleksandr Usyk’s victory in Egypt

Rico Verhoeven reacts after losing to Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight boxing match in Egypt.

Rico Verhoeven said he believed the referee stopped the fight too early after Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight titles in Egypt, although the Dutchman praised the Ukrainian champion and welcomed talk of a rematch. CAIRO, Egypt — Rico Verhoeven said…

Edem Hodasi
May 23, 2026

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Usyk vs Verhoeven: Oleksandr Usyk defends heavyweight titles against Rico Verhoeven in DAZN crossover fight

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven during a face-off ahead of their DAZN heavyweight boxing title fight in Egypt.

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his heavyweight world titles against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in a DAZN crossover fight at the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday, with the Dutch challenger seeking one of boxing’s biggest upsets. GIZA, Egypt —Oleksandr Usyk will…

Edem Hodasi
May 23, 2026

Rico Verhoeven questions late stoppage after Oleksandr Usyk’s victory in Egypt

Usyk vs Verhoeven: Oleksandr Usyk defends heavyweight titles against Rico Verhoeven in DAZN crossover fight

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