Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts

Naijaonpoint_ng | 24-05-2026 03:11pm |

Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his heavyweight titles against Rico Verhoeven in a dramatic bout held in Egypt, near the Great Pyramid of Giza. The fight took a pivotal turn in the 11th round when Verhoeven, who had previously rocked Usyk and appeared to be ahead on points, was knocked down with just one second remaining. The stoppage sparked controversy, as many observers noted the competitive nature of the match leading up to that moment. Usyk's victory further solidifies his status in the heavyweight division.

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