Verhoeven named the ideal scenario for defeating Usyk

Alexandr Ormanji March 14, 2026, 7:22 a.m.

Rico Verhoeven, former Glory heavyweight champion, named the ideal scenario for defeating Oleksandr Usyk.

"The best victory I could achieve is to win by unanimous decision after twelve rounds. Because in that case, Oleksandr Usyk will lose having done everything possible over twelve rounds. If I knock him out, everyone will say it was just a lucky punch. However, if the fight goes the distance and he loses, he will have no choice but to admit: 'I did everything I could.' I know everyone is critical of my promises, but I am here to upset the whole world," said the Dutchman in an interview with Inside The Ring.

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