Verhoeven cites officials' support in stoppage appeal

Rico Verhoeven says the timekeeper and ringside doctor have backed his account of the controversial stoppage in his bout. The heavyweight is appealing the result.

“The official timekeeper said exactly that. The ringside doctor also confirmed that I showed no signs of confusion or disorientation after the bout.”

— Rico Verhoeven, via BBC Sport

What Rico Verhoeven said

Verhoeven is challenging the referee's decision to wave off his fight. The 123 kg fighter believes he was not in distress when the bout was halted. He is building his case around what officials told him after the bell.

What it moves

The appeal hinges on whether the evidence from the timekeeper and doctor will sway the sanctioning body. Verhoeven's team must show the stoppage was premature. A successful challenge could force a rematch or overturn the loss.

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