Oleksandr Usyk wins by CONTROVERSIAL stoppage after massive Rico Verhoeven scare!

Oleksandr Usyk defeated kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven by a controversial stoppage with seconds remaining in the eleventh round on Sunday, 24 May 2026. Verhoeven put in an incredible performance that gave Usyk a significant scare before the fight was waved off late in the bout. The stoppage has proven contentious, with promoter Frank Warren calling for Usyk to be stripped of his world title if he pursues a rematch with Verhoeven.