Verhoeven cites timekeeper, doctor backing after appeal dismissed

Rico Verhoeven says the official timekeeper and ringside doctor supported his view that he was not confused after his stoppage loss. The heavyweight's appeal of the result has been dismissed.

“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 competed at 123 kg in a bout that ended by stoppage. He lodged an appeal challenging the referee's decision to wave off the contest. The appeal process has now concluded without changing the original outcome.

What it moves

The dismissal leaves the stoppage loss on Verhoeven's record. Speaking to BBC Sport, he pointed to ringside officials as evidence he was fit to continue. The decision closes the door on any formal challenge to the result.

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