Rico Verhoeven wants only apology after controversial stoppage

Rico Verhoeven says he will not push for a rematch following the disputed ending to his bout with Oleksandr Usyk, asking instead for an apology. The heavyweight told BBC Sport he accepts the limits of what he can request.

“just an apology. What else can we do? I can't demand anything else”

— Rico Verhoeven, via BBC Sport

What Rico Verhoeven said

Verhoeven fought Usyk in a crossover clash that ended amid controversy over the stoppage. The Dutchman competes at 123 kg and had been calling for clarity on the result. The bout drew attention for bringing together a kickboxing champion and a boxing unified titleholder.

What it moves

Verhoeven's position closes the door on immediate rematch talk and shifts focus to whether boxing officials will address the stoppage. His willingness to settle for an acknowledgment rather than a return fight suggests he sees little chance of overturning the outcome through sanctioning channels.

Source: bbc.com. Full Rico Verhoeven fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.