In a highly anticipated heavyweight bout, Oleksandr Usyk managed to retain his title against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven through a contentious 11th-round stoppage. The fight, which took place in Egypt, sparked outrage due to the late call by the referee, leading Verhoeven to consider an appeal of the decision. Both Canelo Alvarez and Francis Ngannou expressed their views on the controversial finish, while Usyk defended his performance, suggesting that he aimed to keep fans entertained. Coach Peter Fury has now called for a rematch, indicating that discussions around the future of the heavyweight division are heating up following this dramatic clash.