Verhoeven Rematch or Kabayel Fight: WBC Confirms What Usyk Must Do Next to Keep Belt

WBC Ranks Rico, Praises Referee and Confirms Usyk vs Kabayel

The World Boxing Council has doubled down on Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven by praising referee Mark Lyson, confirming Agit Kabayel as the next mandatory challenger and revealing Rico Verhoeven will now receive a place in the heavyweight rankings. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman addressed the fallout from Egypt this week after widespread controversy surrounding the… Read More »WBC Ranks Rico, Praises Referee and Confirms Usyk vs Kabayel

Verhoeven rematch or Kabayel fight: WBC confirms what Usyk must do next to keep belt

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed whether he will honour ’s mandatory position in the wake of ’s controversial triumph over Rico Verhoeven. Usyk retained his WBC world title on Saturday, yet many felt that professional boxing novice Verhoeven was wrongfully stopped in round 11. Prior to their showdown, the Dutch kickboxer was largely dismissed […] The post Verhoeven rematch or Kabayel fight: WBC confirms what Usyk must do next to kee…

Frank Warren warns Usyk he will be stripped of WBC belt if he takes Rico Verhoeven rematch

Frank Warren wants Oleksandr Usyk to face Agit Kabayel next Frank Warren has warned that Oleksandr Usyk could be stripped of the WBC heavyweight title if he chooses a Rico Verhoeven rematch next. The Ukrainian unified heavyweight word champion stopped the Dutchman in the 11th round last Saturday night, May 23, in Egypt. ‘The King […]