Usyk v Verhoeven: Fight Night Review

Usyk v Verhoeven: Fight Night Review

May 23, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

Steve Bunce and Richie Woodhall review the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven.

Should Rico Verhoeven feel hard done by? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to dissect a dramatic night in the desert as Oleksandr Usyk controversially stopped the Dutchman in the 11th round. We hear from Verhoeven himself, as well as his trainer Peter Fury, after a fight that’s already sparked huge debate.

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