IS THE END NIGH FOR USYK?

IS THE END NIGH FOR USYK?

May 27, 2026 · 1h 5m

About this episode

The episode discusses Oleksandr Usyk's recent fight and its implications for his career, featuring insights from journalist Chris McKenna.

Rico Verhoeven almost turned the boxing world upside down on Saturday night until Oleksandr Usyk, at last, found enough of himself to win the fight.But was his sluggish showing merely an abberation, or does this mark the beginning of the end for the legendary Usyk?Joining Matt to dissect the fight, its ending, and potential consequences is Atheltic and BBC boxing journalist, Chris McKenna.The subject of boxing journalism, or what’s left of it, opens the discussion before all hell breaks loose as Matt and Chris relive a fight that almost changed everything they thought they knew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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