Usyk knocked out Verhoeven and defended the WBC heavyweight title.

Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usyk defended the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title, defeating Dutch Rico Verhoeven. The fight took place on May 24 at the pyramids of Giza in Egypt and ended with a technical knockout in the 11th round.

The match took place in a more serious fight than many fans expected. Verhoeven went forward throughout the battle, Usyk worked on counterattacks and proved to be stronger than the enemy.

According to the results of the fight, the 39-year-old Ukrainian has 25 wins in 25 fights in the professional ring. His opponent Rico Verhoeven is 37 years old. In professional boxing, the Dutchman had two fights — one won and one lost. In kickboxing, he has 76 fights to his credit, 66 of which ended in victory.

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