Usyk admits Verhoeven fight was toughest test yetUsyk admits Verhoeven fight was toughest test yet
Usyk admits Verhoeven fight was toughest test yet
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Usyk admits Verhoeven fight was toughest test yet

Dan O'keefe
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Oleksandr Usyk has described his bout with Rico Verhoeven as a gruelling challenge. The former undisputed heavyweight champion acknowledged the difficulty of the contest in his first public remarks since the fight.

“This fight was hard. It was a good fight.”

— Oleksandr Usyk, via BBC Sport

What Oleksandr Usyk said

Usyk faced Verhoeven in a crossover clash that tested the Ukrainian across disciplines. The fight brought Usyk into unfamiliar territory against a different style. Speaking to BBC Sport, Usyk offered a brief assessment of the encounter.

What it moves

Usyk's comments suggest the fight pushed him harder than expected. The admission sets the stage for questions about his next move in boxing. Whether he returns to the heavyweight division or pursues other challenges remains unclear.

Source: bbc.com. Full Oleksandr Usyk fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.

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