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Oleksandr Usyk sent a clear response to the attention of Tyson Fury immediately after Daniel Dubois Ko

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Oleksandr Usyk is once again the undisputed heavyweight champion, and the third clash with Tyson Fury would be next in the agenda if boxing fans got. The Ukrainian knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round during a clash in Wembley.

At the age of 38, Usyk remains in the leaves above in the heavyweight division and proved that twice on Saturday evening after only five rounds of Downing Dubois twice. The question that was immediately asked is: who is next for Ukrainian? After the end of his fight with Dubois, he produced a list of potential opponents, especially one warrior who wants a crowd of Wembley: Fury.

Asked to comment on what is coming for the Uki, which undoubtedly approaches the end of what will be considered a great career, he admitted: “Then I don’t know.

“I want to rest. I don’t know. I want to go home with my family, my wife, my children. I want to rest now, but maybe two or three months … I want to rest. Just rest.”

However, when he pressed some of the best heavyweight divisions, which could potentially enter the ring to challenge him, Usyk continued and called four others.

“Maybe Tyson Fury?” He exclaimed, to the roar of approval by those who witnessed his brutal detention of Dubois in London. “Maybe we have three options … Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua. Maybe Joseph Parker. Listen, I can’t say now because I want to go home.”

When Usyk spoke the names of Chisory, Joshua and Parker, the applause from the present was clearly muted. If the 38-year-old is to return to the ring, fans prefer to do it against the cart, if the reaction of the crowd of Wembley is something that could be. Usyk had to face twice and beat Fury. Their first hit of the undisputed heavyweight clash took place in May 2024, when they both fought as undefeated fighters, with Ukrainians the only one who maintained this praise.

Their first struggle, which was in favor of Usyk in the way of a divided decision, was so well received that the rematch simply had to happen, and once again they were resting once again.

In this extension, Usyk won a unanimous decision, strongly making his claim as the best hefty weight. Now, when Fury has reversed his latest pension and announces that he wants to fight again in 2026, the third duel can happen. Fans who witnessed that Usyk undressed Dubois in Wembley certainly hope that it would be so.

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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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