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Commission Upholds Usyk Victory Over Verhoeven Amid Protest

6/19/2026

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The East Professional Boxing Commission upheld Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Rico Verhoeven and rejected the protest.
Referee Mark Lyson stopped the bout in the 11th round after the bell sounded.
The commission said the timing did not affect the result.
The commission said Lyson acted in good faith to protect the boxer.
Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles after a late surge knocked Verhoeven down, although Verhoeven beat the count.

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The East Professional Boxing Commission upheld Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Rico Verhoeven and rejected the protest.
Referee Mark Lyson stopped the bout in the 11th round after the bell sounded.
The commission said the timing did not affect the result.
The commission said Lyson acted in good faith to protect the boxer.
Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles after a late surge knocked Verhoeven down, although Verhoeven beat the count.