Oleksandr Usyk reportedly considering retirement after controversial win over Rico Verhoeven
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Martin Domin
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Oleksandr Usyk is reportedly considering retirement from boxing following his controversial victory over kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. The fight was stopped in the penultimate round after the bell, leading Verhoeven to file an unsuccessful appeal. Usyk is now in negotiations regarding a mandatory challenger for his heavyweight belts.
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Twitter / XOleksandr Usyk reportedly considering retirement after controversial win over Rico Verhoevenmirror.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledOleksandr Usyk could RETIRE from boxing within days following his controversial win over Rico Verhoeven.
Verhoeven later lodged an appeal after the referee waved the fight off AFTER the bell sounded.
But the Dutchman was unsuccessful as Usyk held on to his belts.
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