Usyk Retains Heavyweight Titles With 11th-Round KO in Giza

Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his heavyweight championships on May 23, securing an 11th-round technical knockout against Rico Verhoeven in Giza. The 39-year-old Ukrainian overcame an early struggle against his taller opponent to maintain his undefeated record.

Usyk faced significant challenges from Verhoeven's height and reach advantage early in the bout, but the defending champion adjusted his strategy to dominate the fight's later rounds. The technical knockout in round 11 demonstrated Usyk's experience and ring generalship despite his age. This victory reinforces Usyk's position as one of boxing's elite heavyweight fighters and continues his reign at the top of the division.