Usyk Beats Verhoeven! A Controversial Ending at the Pyramids!

Saturday night from the Pyramids of Giza, heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk defended a portion of his crown against heavyweight kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in a wild, highly competitive crossover clash on DAZN. Going into this fight, many boxing purists dismissed Verhoeven as a novice who stood no chance against the P4P mastery of Usyk. However, Rico shocked the world by utilizing an incredibly active, awkward, and highly physical pressure style that left Usyk visibly confused. The drama peaked late in the 11th round when Usyk dropped the kickboxing champion. While Rico beat the count, referee Mark Lyson waved the fight off with just as the round ended, sparking massive controversy across the boxing landscape. Was it a premature stoppage? Does Rico deserve an immediate rematch, or should Usyk honor the rightful mandatory challenger, Agit Kabayel? What did you think of Usyk’s victory against Rico? And what would you rather see next: a rematch against Rico, or a fight between Usyk and Kabayel? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! #Boxing #UsykVerhoeven #HeavyweightBoxing #RummysCorner This episode of Rummy's Corner was written, narrated, and produced by Geoffrey Ciani (aka - Rummy).