Rico Verhoeven seeks rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after contentious stoppage

Rico Verhoeven, a converted kickboxer in only his second professional boxing fight, faced unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in a bout that was stopped by the referee, controversially appearing to occur possibly after the end of the 11th round. Verhoeven is now seeking a rematch following the contentious stoppage. The circumstances of the stoppage have fueled dispute over the outcome of the fight.