USYK KNOCKS OUT VERHOEVEN IN THE R11!
An incredibly intense fight! I'm in complete shock. Oleksandr Usyk was one step away from defeat
Respect Verhoeven put on a decent fight
25–0–0 (16 KOs) new record Usyk
be Oleksandr Usyk
- 1987. Simferopol, Crimea, Ukrainian SSR. Humble family
- In childhood: football folk dancing. At 15, he first puts on boxing gloves
Amateur career
- 335 wins, 15 losses.
- World champion, European champion, holder of every major amateur title
2012
- 25 years old. Wins Olympic gold in London.
- After the victory, his father calls him for the first time and says “I love you.” Two days later, his father passes away.
- Immediately turns professional
2018
- Becomes the first undisputed cruiserweight champion in history.
- Wins the World Boxing Super Series, beating Murat Gassiev in the final.
- Already recognized as a technical genius and one of the best boxers on the planet.
2019–2021
- Moves up to heavyweight. Everyone says: “Too small, too light.”
- 2021 - faces unified champion Anthony Joshua and completely dismantles him. Takes the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
2022
- Rematch with Joshua - another dominant victory.
- Continues to box between military service. Fights for his country while still training like a machine
2024
- Defeats Tyson Fury by split decision - becomes the undisputed heavyweight champion. First in 24 years.
- Rematch with Fury - wins again
- Beats every giant of the era
2025
- July. Knocks out Daniel Dubois in the 5th round - becomes a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion (the first since Muhammad Ali).
- Record: 24-0, 15 KO
2025–2026
- 39 years old. Still the pound-for-pound king.
- Defends the belts. Inspires an entire nation at war.
- Remains the same humble guy from Simferopol.
- Married to his school sweetheart Kateryna, raising four children.
- Thanks God, his coach, and the people of Ukraine.
Undefeated. Undisputed champion in two weight divisions
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven
Current odds
@Polymarket :
Usyk win 93¢
Rico win ~ 7¢
My prediction: Usyk will win by knockout in rounds 4-6
Usyk is a legendary boxer and a technical genius
Gold Medallist at the 2012 London Olympics Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion (2018) Undisputed Heavyweight Champion (2024)
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