Verhoeven cites ringside doctor backing in stoppage appeal

Rico Verhoeven says the official timekeeper and ringside doctor have backed his claim that he was fit to continue when his bout was stopped. 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 fights at 123 kg and is challenging a stoppage in a boxing match. The heavyweight says officials who were at ringside have now supported his version of events. His appeal centres on whether the referee acted prematurely.

What it moves

The appeal will turn on medical evidence and timing records from the night. If the doctor's statement matches what Verhoeven claims, the sanctioning body may order a review. The outcome could force a rematch or leave the original result standing.

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