Oleksandr Usyk Stops Rico Verhoeven | Highlights and KO | Matchroom Boxing

ByMatchroom Boxing 25/05/2026

Oleksandr Usyk dug deep to stop Rico Verhoeven in round 11 of their epic World Heavyweight Title clash in Giza, Egypt. Rico, the long-reigned world kickboxing champion, wildly exceeded expectations by taking the fight to the reigning boxing world champ.

Check out highlights from the epic May 23, 2026 fight.

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