Rico Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk draped in the Ukrainian flag alongside championship belts, questioning whether two more fights could risk his undefeated boxing legacy.

Oleksandr Usyk Wants Two More Fights – Is He Risking a Perfect Legacy?

Oleksandr Usyk is considering two more fights and a return to cruiserweight. But after his difficult victory over Rico Verhoeven, is another undisputed championship worth the physical risks at 39? CMBoxing examines what’s really at stake.

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Graphic exploring boxing rematches featuring rival fighters facing each other with arrows symbolising repeat fights and the question of whether boxing has become too reliant on rematches.

Does Boxing Have a Rematch Addiction?

Boxing rematches have produced some legendary rivalries, but has the sport become too obsessed with running fights back? We look at whether familiar stories are preventing fresh contenders from getting their chance.

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Feature image showing Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven facing each other with bold text asking whether Verhoeven deserves another shot at the heavyweight champion following their controversial first fight.

Does Rico Verhoeven Deserve Another Shot at Oleksandr Usyk?

Rico Verhoeven believes he deserves an immediate rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after their controversial first encounter. But should the heavyweight champion run it back, or should Verhoeven prove himself against another contender first?

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Frank Warren reacts to growing calls for an Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven rematch while Agit Kabayel’s mandatory heavyweight title challenge hangs in the balance

Why Is Frank Warren Fighting So Hard Against a Usyk vs Verhoeven Rematch?

Frank Warren has made his opposition to a Usyk vs Verhoeven rematch crystal clear. But is his concern really about Rico Verhoeven, or is he simply defending Agit Kabayel’s long-awaited mandatory title shot?

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