Oleksandr Usyk scores controversial, late KO to deny Rico Verhoeven all-time upset
Usyk was seemingly trailing on points against the kickboxing icon, but he earned a controversial KO at the end of the 11th round at the pyramids of Giza
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- Oleksandr Usyk survives scare from Rico Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles The Japan Times —
- Oleksandr Usyk earns controversial 11th-round stoppage win over kickboxer Rico Verhoeven to retain his WBC belt with Anthony Joshua in support - as Dutchman demands rematch and questions ref's verdict Daily Mail —
- Usyk rescues gruelling victory against Verhoeven with last-gasp stoppage The Guardian —
- Heavyweight champ avoids shock upset with controversial stoppage ABC News —
- Boxing-Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven The Straits Times —