Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk secured a victory over Dutchman Rico Verhoeven in a bout that took place on May 24 in Egypt. The fight ended prematurely at the end of the 11th round. This was reported by sports media, according to UNN.
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After a grueling and intense match, Usyk launched a powerful attack in the 11th round and sent Verhoeven to the canvas. The referee allowed the Dutchman to continue the fight.
However, just seconds later, Usyk unleashed a barrage of punches on his opponent, after which the referee decided to stop the fight. Thus, the Ukrainian secured a victory by technical knockout.
The bout generated significant buzz among fans, as it was the first time in a long while that Usyk held an exhibition match against one of the most famous representatives of kickboxing. Verhoeven is a multiple-time world heavyweight champion.
The fight took place at an arena in Egypt near the pyramids in the presence of thousands of spectators. Organizers called the event one of the major sporting highlights of the spring in the Middle East.
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