BIZARRE: 3 - What They Never Told You

The consequences of Oleksandr Usyk’s seismic decision: scattered belts, a year of shuffling... and exceptional fights

Usyk vacated the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles over the weekend, insisting he will fight one more time

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Oleksandr Usyk delivers retirement update after relinquishing title belts

Oleksandr Usyk last fought in May, when he stopped Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven

Evening Standard · Jun 26

Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles and teases retirement fight

Usyk is a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion and former undisputed cruiserweight king

The Independent UK · Jun 26

'Rather fight Jai': team Opetaia slam rare WBC move

Jai Opetaia's manager thinks the touted clash with WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian will go ahead despite the organisation's best efforts to derail it.

AAP · Jun 3

Eddie Hearn advises Oleksandr Usyk over next fight and retirement: ‘Gives him an excuse’

Usyk sealed a controversial stoppage of kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in Egypt this month, with questions around a rematch now arising

The Independent UK · May 29

For the first time, Oleksandr Usyk is in a no-win situation

Comment: Whether Usyk chooses to rematch Rico Verhoeven or face mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel, a large segment of fans will be disappointed

The Independent UK · May 26

Official Usyk vs Rico scorecards cause more controversy as kickboxer appeals loss

The kickboxer was seemingly on the verge of a historic upset of the WBC heavyweight boxing champion, but Usyk scored a controversial KO at the end of round 11

The Independent UK · May 24

Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts

CAIRO - Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · May 24

Oleksandr Usyk Beats Rico Verhoeven Thanks to Controversial Referee Stoppage

Usyk-Verhoeven fight ends with referee stoppage after the bell in the 11th.

Sports Illustrated · May 24

Usyk vs Rico LIVE: Fight result and reaction with boxing world split on controversial stoppage

In a remarkable fight at the pyramids of Giza, Oleksandr Usyk required a late, divisive stoppage to overcome the kickboxing icon

The Independent UK · May 23