Official Usyk vs Rico scorecards cause more controversy as kickboxer appeals loss
The kickboxer was seemingly on the verge of a historic upset of the WBC heavyweight boxing champion, but Usyk scored a controversial KO at the end of round 11
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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 —