Oleksandr Usyk referee makes major confession after Rico Verhoeven fight

The referee who stopped Oleksandr Usyk's fight against Rico Verhoeven after the bell has admitted he could not hear the klaxon signalling the end of the round. The revelation explains why the official intervened after the round should have concluded, a moment that drew significant attention and controversy. The confession sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the controversial stoppage in the high-profile heavyweight crossover bout.