Verhoeven: We made a crack in invincible Usyk

Rico Verhoeven believes Oleksandr Usyk's aura of invincibility has been dented. The kickboxing champion spoke about the Ukrainian heavyweight's recent performance and what it means for his standing in the sport.

“His legacy has been amazing anyway, but I definitely feel we made a crack in the guy that was considered invincible”

— Rico Verhoeven, via BBC Sport

What Rico Verhoeven said

Usyk has dominated both cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing but recently faced questions after his latest outing. Verhoeven, who competes at heavyweight in kickboxing, weighed in on the Ukrainian's current position. The remarks come as Usyk navigates the heavyweight division following his undisputed championship run.

What it moves

The comments suggest a shift in how elite combat sports athletes view Usyk. Whether boxing insiders agree remains to be seen. Any future heavyweight clash will test if Verhoeven's assessment holds weight or if Usyk can reassert his dominance.

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