Canelo Alvarez Weighs in on Controversial Usyk-Verhoeven Result

Canelo Alvarez defended referee Mark Lyson's controversial stoppage of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven fight, stating Lyson 'saved' Verhoeven from a 'brutal knockout' rather than gifting Usyk the win. Alvarez, who watched the fight ringside, praised Verhoeven's performance but sided with the official's decision, contrasting with critics like Jake Paul who felt the stoppage was premature. Usyk stopped Verhoeven with one second remaining in the 11th round.