Oleksandr Usyk's Controversial Win Over Rico Verhoeven Just Got Even More Suspicious
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- Gaming Oleksandr Usyk's Controversial Win Over Rico Verhoeven Just Got Even More Suspicious By Brian Mazique,
- Verhoeven is protesting the results and it will be interesting to see how this is handled as it appears there is video proof of Lyson's error.
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Gaming Oleksandr Usyk's Controversial Win Over Rico Verhoeven Just Got Even More Suspicious By Brian Mazique,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow Author May 26, 2026, 02:46am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.GIZA, EGYPT - MAY 24: Professional heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk (white) competes against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven (black) during the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight bout held as part of the 'Glory in Giza' event in the Giza Pyramids area in Giza, Egypt, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Fareed Kotb/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesRico Verhoeven thought he might have gotten slighted when referee Mark Lyson inexplicably stopped the fight at the end of the 11th round. After footage of the stoppage made its rounds, there is legitimate controversy as it appears Lyson stopped the fight after the bell to end the 11th frame.
Verhoeven is protesting the results and it will be interesting to see how this is handled as it appears there is video proof of Lyson's error.