Anthony Joshua in complete agreement with Rico Verhoeven after 'robbery'

Rico Verhoeven Trainer Reveals Referee's Jarring Post-Fight Admission

Referee Mark Lyson admitted to trainer Peter Fury that he did not hear the round 11 bell when stopping the WBC heavyweight title fight between Usyk and Verhoeven in Egypt, prompting Verhoeven's team to file an official appeal. Promoter Turki Alalshikh confirmed a rematch is planned for 2027, contingent on Usyk first unifying against Kabayel — putting any second fight at least 18 months out.