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Oleksandr Usyk is in the face of the script of “losing” vs Daniel Dubois with almost nothing to get

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Former heavyweight world champion, David Haye, suggested that Oleksandr Usyk was a fight for “without winning” with Daniel Dubois. The couple is to level the rematch in Wembley on Saturday, where the winner will appear as the undisputed world champion in weighty weight.

For “Dynamite” it is an opportunity to avenge your knockout failure with the pattern of Ukraine in August 2023. Dubois, 27 years aged, emerged from this clash with a sour taste in his mouth after Usyk gained doubts related to the alleged low blow that could end his undefeated career. And there was a scales star in Haye’s circuits, who moved to get the heavyweight crown of WBA, believes that the scales of power can be tilted in favor of Dubois. At least from the perspective that his opponent has little to gain heritage.

“The guard changes in every boxer’s career,” said the 44-year-old through Highbet. “AND [who knows] How long can Usyk win, as if he won? [Like] Usain Bolt, in every sport that you can be at the top for so long, someone will be a guy who has defeated you. And someone physically endowed with Dubois is, it is a fight for Usyk.

“Usyk already had all the belts. It’s not like he had never been an undisputed champion before. They undressed [IBF] Pas from Usyk, and then of course Dubois and AJ fought for this belt, and now Usyk’s Come [back for it].

“But it won’t make such a massive difference for uy, so I don’t see what the position is. Apart from money or just his desire to get there and mix with the best, you know?”

Since the defeat of Dubois almost two years ago, Usyk moved on and finished his set of British conquests. It’s to admire his victory over Tyson Fury, defeating Mancunian twice in just over six months last year.

“Kot” has already defeated Anthony Joshu twice, defeating Derek Chisory before he increased his competition in 2020. However, Haye believes that relatively low profits in relation to his career means that Usyk deserves even greater recognition.

“I think that from a statistical point of view he has much more to lose in this fight,” he continued. “And not much to get, except probably 20 million pounds [Usyk will reportedly earn £97.5m for the rematch] or whatever he earns, except for a gigantic payment [laughs].

“But again, that’s why you really have to respect him even more because he fought, which does not augment his legacy. He is already beaten by Dubois, but he does it because of course he loves boxing, enjoys a training camp and thinks that he can still occur at this level.”

Haye emphasized, “every master thinks that until their powers stop”, once again warning that it could be a breakthrough for an undefeated star. In the end there is a powerful argument, Dubois should win his first meeting on the Ukrainian floor with a bodily shot that was considered a low blow.

The 38-year-old is responsible for proving that the result was by no means, as she believes (especially the British). And removing this sense of doubt in themselves can have extreme value for the UTY.

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – results and report after the fight

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Oleksandr Usyk fought for 11 rounds with Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Matchroom Boxing/Mark Robinson

Oleksandr Usyk defended his world title in Riyad, defeating kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round.

Verhoeven turned out to be a much tougher test for Usyk than many expected.

From the first bell, the Dutchman proved to be a problem, firing two tidy shots – one from above straight into the champion’s jaw, and the other a nasty shot to the body.

To the surprise of many, Verhoeven dominated most of the fight, with many viewers scoring just two or three rounds in favor of the Ukrainian.

Not only was Verhoeven in control, but he appeared to have hurt Usyk on numerous occasions, who looked nothing like the elusive champion we had become so accustomed to over the years.

Oleksandr Usyk fought for 11 rounds with Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Matchroom Boxing/Mark Robinson

Verhoeven went down in the 11th minute and went over the count before the referee led him to the corner to adjust his mouthpiece.

Ten seconds into the penultimate round, Usyk launched a brutal attack that injured Verhoeven, but he continued to fight. Nevertheless, the referee stepped in at 2:59 of the 11th round and called off the fight.

Many were outraged by the stoppage, with Derek Chisora ​​calling it a “assault” and Ryan Garcia believing the round was already over by the time the referee stepped in.

In an in-ring interview after his victory, Usyk admitted that his opponent was right.

Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight crown against Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight crown against Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

“Thank you so much Rico, you are an amazing fighter; my team, I love you; you are the best.

“That fight was tough, it was a good fight; I was just boxing, me I threw a right uppercut and bam bam bam.”

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – weigh-in results

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The fury ruined the chances of defeating Klitschko in Dusseldorf (Martin Meissner, AP)

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven weighed in today before Saturday’s fight in front of the pyramids.

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Who is Rico Verhoeven? Meet Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent

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Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven fight on the pyramids, photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

History will be made on Saturday when Oleksandr Usyk defends his status as the best heavyweight in the world against Rico Verhoeven.

The Usyk vs Verhoeven fight is the contender’s second professional boxing fight. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Verhoeven is nicknamed the “King of Kickboxing” and his professional kickboxing record is 54-10 with 16 stoppages along the way.

He was born in the Netherlands and made his professional debut at the age of only 16.

The Dutchman is widely considered one of the best, if not the best, kickboxers of all time. In 2014, he became the GLORY heavyweight champion of the world.

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven fight on the pyramids, photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old dominated and defended the title for over a decade.

He is respected in the kickboxing world for his elite cardio skills, technical skills and fighting IQ, and is known to many for his celebrated rivalry with Badr Hari, a man he stopped twice in three years.

Verhoeven is 6 feet 5 inches and has a reach of 200 cm compared to his opponent Usyk who is 6 feet 3 inches and has a reach of 198 cm.

Despite challenging a man who is considered by many to be boxing’s number one, this will be only Verhoeven’s second professional boxing fight.

The only time he stepped into the squared circle was in 2014, before he won either of his kickboxing titles.

In Germany, he faced Janos Finfera 0:5 and made no mistake, stopping his opponent in the second round.

On Saturday in Egypt, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight title in a fight against Rico Verhoeven. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday in Egypt, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight title in a fight against Rico Verhoeven. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

His fight with the Ukrainian will take place in front of ul Pyramids of Gizathe first spectacle in this sport, which should prove to be a historic spectacle.

The event was organized by Turki Alalshikh and The Ring Magazine and will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.

For the past decade, Verhoeven has worked with a highly respected boxing coach Piotr Furywhich helped develop his boxing skills into his kickboxing career.

On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Verhoeven and Fury have both talked about how beneficial it has been to focus solely on boxing for the past six months; was originally set to face Anthony Joshua.

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