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Verhoeven Demands Apology, Rematch After Controversial Usyk Stoppage

5/28/2026

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Rico Verhoeven demanded an apology and a rematch after the referee stopped his bout with Oleksandr Usyk one second before the end of round 11.
Replays suggested the bell may have already sounded when the stoppage occurred.
The Ring’s scorecards had two judges at 95-95 and the third at 96-94 for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven’s team appealed to the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Usyk may fight mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel before a rematch.

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Story summary

Rico Verhoeven demanded an apology and a rematch after the referee stopped his bout with Oleksandr Usyk one second before the end of round 11.
Replays suggested the bell may have already sounded when the stoppage occurred.
The Ring’s scorecards had two judges at 95-95 and the third at 96-94 for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven’s team appealed to the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Usyk may fight mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel before a rematch.