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Usyk's win over Verhoeven faces protest over controversial stoppage

A boxing match between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven has sparked controversy due to a questionable stoppage in the 11th round. Video evidence suggests the referee, Mark Lyson, may have ended the fight after the bell, potentially denying Verhoeven a chance to continue. Verhoeven is protesting the result, though overturning such decisions is historically difficult, and a rematch is a more likely outcome. AI

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Usyk's win over Verhoeven faces protest over controversial stoppage

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Oleksandr Usyk's Controversial Win Over Rico Verhoeven Just Got Even More Suspicious

    Replay of Oleksandr Usyk's controversial 11th-round TKO of Rico Verhoeven appears to show the stoppage came after the bell. Here's why the win looks worse.