Latest News About Usyk Verhoeven Fight Stoppage

Here’s the latest on Usyk vs. Verhoeven and the stoppage.

• The fight took place in Giza, Egypt, with Oleksandr Usyk stopping Rico Verhoeven at 2:59 of the 11th round to retain the WBC heavyweight title. The stoppage occurred just before the final round, after Usyk dropped Verhoev en with a right uppercut and followed with a flurry of punches. Some observers and Verhoeven’s camp argued the stoppage happened too late or at the bell, making it controversial. [Sources note: multiple outlets reported the stoppage at 2:59 of Round 11 and described the stoppage as controversial with disputes over whether it was near the bell or after the bell.][1][2][3]

• Scorecards at the stoppage varied, with two judges tied at 95-95 and the third at 96-94 for Verhoeven entering the 11th round, highlighting how close the fight was on the cards prior to the finish. Usyk’s victory preserved his status as a unified heavyweight champion. Verhoeven’s camp floated the possibility of an appeal, and discussions about a rematch or a heavyweight clash with Agit Kabayel were mentioned as potential next steps for Usyk.[2][3][1]

• Additional outlets echoed a similar arc: a dramatic late-round sequence, a controversial finish, and immediate reactions ranging from calls for a rematch to debates about the stoppage’s timing. Overall, Usyk remained undefeated at 25-0 with 16 KOs. Verhoeven fell to 1-1 as a boxer, after a storied kickboxing career.[4][5][6]

Illustration (context): The bout is often described as a “Glory in Giza” event, highlighting the unusual venue at the pyramids and the high-profile nature of a boxing world title fight against a legendary kickboxer-turned-boxer.[3][1]

Would you like a quick side-by-side recap of the key moments, judges’ scores, and what each camp said after the bout? I can pull exact quotes and timestamps if you want.