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Oleksandr Usyk delivers retirement update after relinquishing title belts

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

Evening Standard

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

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

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Oleksandr Usyk to consider being in Anthony Joshua’s corner for Tyson Fury fight

‘AJ’ has been training with his former opponent, and he was ringside to see Usyk’s controversial win over Rico Verhoeven in Egypt

The Independent UK

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

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley achieves 'lifelong dream'

Roșie Huntington-Whiteley has shared snaps of her Egyptian holiday, saying the trip has been on her bucket list for a long time.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley achieves 'lifelong dream' with Egyptian holiday

The model took to her Instagram page to share snaps of the Egyptian holiday, as she admitted the trip was one she had wanted to take for some time.

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After his Rico Verhoeven scare, is this the beginning of the end for Oleksandr Usyk?

Usyk has for so long looked untouchable but came dangerously close to an all-time shock defeat against kickboxing icon Verhoeven in front of the pyramids

The Independent UK

Usyk reveals heartbreaking text from daughter in bomb shelter before Verhoeven fight

Olexsandr Usyk revealed that his daughter had sent him a message from a bomb shelter in Ukraine just before his fight against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on Saturday (23 May).

The Independent UK

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

Oleksandr Usyk defends heavyweight crown with controversial Verhoeven stoppage

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The Independent UK

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

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

Oleksandr Usyk's next opponent named as challenge accepted: 'I'm ready'

Unified world heavyweight champion looked unusually vulnerable against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven

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Usyk vs Rico scorecards revealed after controversial late stoppage

Oleksandr Usyk was given a serious scare by kickboxing king Rico Verhoeven, who threatened one of the biggest upsets in sporting history

Evening Standard

Oleksandr Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven late after major scare in controversial title fight

Oleksandr Usyk retains heavyweight belts after kickboxing legend threatened all-time upset at the Pyramids of Giza

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk scores controversial, late KO to deny Rico Verhoeven all-time upset

Fighting at the pyramids of Giza, Usyk was seemingly trailing on points against the kickboxer, but he earned a controversial KO at the end of the 11th round

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

Usyk vs Rico LIVE: Result and updates after controversial finish to heavyweight title fight

Oleksandr Usyk narrowly avoids all-time upset against kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza

The Independent UK

What time is the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight?

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Evening Standard

Where to watch Usyk vs Rico: TV channel and live stream for fight today

Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza

Evening Standard

What time is Usyk fight tonight? Ring walks, undercard, prediction, odds for Rico clash

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven collide in heavyweight title showdown at the Pyramids of Giza

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua makes prediction for Oleksandr Usyk’s fight with Rico Verhoeven

Joshua has been training with former opponent Usyk in recent months, ahead of the Ukrainian’s duel with kickboxer Verhoeven at the pyramids

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Rico Verhoeven recreates mother’s photos at pyramids after her death during fight camp

The kickboxing icon, who faces Oleksandr Usyk in Giza on Saturday, said his mother passed away during his fight camp

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