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Oleksandr Usyk throwing a punch in his heavyweight title fight against Rico Verhoeven at Glory in Giza

Usyk Survives Stunning Scare, Stops Verhoeven in 11th as Controversy Erupts at Glory in Giza

by Mike Noblin
May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk escaped a near-historic upset Saturday in Egypt, stopping Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round — but Verhoeven has officially filed a protest, setting up a potential rematch battle at heavyweight.

Oleksandr Usyk landing a punch against Rico Verhoeven at Glory in Giza heavyweight title fight

Usyk Survives Scare, Stops Verhoeven in 11th to Retain Heavyweight Titles at Glory in Giza

by Max Gilson
May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk survived a monumental scare before stopping kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven with one second left in round 11 to retain his WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles in Egypt.