Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:39
Good round for Usyk in the 4th. Rico still getting through with quite a few solid right hands.
2-2 even
2-2 even
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Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
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Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:40
Usyk playing with him, let him dance about for 9 minutes then take over
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:41
Yeah I think he’s letting him wear himself out then he will go for itSeanBrennan wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:40 Usyk playing with him, let him dance about for 9 minutes then take over
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:42
Typical Usyk.
Loses couple of rounds.
Ride will probably turn now.
Loses couple of rounds.
Ride will probably turn now.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:43
Right so... Just like McGregor vs Mayweather, as I just saidHeldenjaeger wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:36Yeah, we’re entering the classic GGG “he gets hit on purpose” myth territory here. Every time a favourite isn’t dominating instantly, suddenly it’s all part of some master plan. Rico’s won at least 2 of the first 3 rounds for me, arguably all 3.johnmanchester wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:32Lol are you mad? Usyk is static because he doesn't need to waste any energy.Heldenjaeger wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:27
The three minutes of zero spring in his legs. Am I watching a different fight? Maybe?
Thirty seconds of R1 was enough to show him Rico has nothing for him
He doesn't need to waste energy, he's just going at half speed here letting Rico hop around wasting energy
If you remember how Mayweather carried Conor Mcgregor for six rounds to make it look respectable before switching on and beating him up - this fight will be similar
Wait for it
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:43
Another one for Usyk in the 5th. Interesting fight.
3-2 Usyk
3-2 Usyk
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:44
3-2 Rico. Can he keep this up? Probably not. Usyk corner not happy with him. He's also not happy.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:44
McGregor never landed a meaningful punch on Mayweather. He landed a lot of flicking arm shots, and Mayweather did nothing. Rico has landed some jarring right hands on Usyk that I'm sure Usyk could've done without.johnmanchester wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:43Right so... Just like McGregor vs Mayweather, as I just saidHeldenjaeger wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:36Yeah, we’re entering the classic GGG “he gets hit on purpose” myth territory here. Every time a favourite isn’t dominating instantly, suddenly it’s all part of some master plan. Rico’s won at least 2 of the first 3 rounds for me, arguably all 3.johnmanchester wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:32
Lol are you mad? Usyk is static because he doesn't need to waste any energy.
Thirty seconds of R1 was enough to show him Rico has nothing for him
He doesn't need to waste energy, he's just going at half speed here letting Rico hop around wasting energy
If you remember how Mayweather carried Conor Mcgregor for six rounds to make it look respectable before switching on and beating him up - this fight will be similar
Wait for it
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:47
Usyk has trouble breathing. Maybe broken nose. Don't think that's part of your script. Listen to the corner. 4-2 Ricojohnmanchester wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:43Right so... Just like McGregor vs Mayweather, as I just saidHeldenjaeger wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:36Yeah, we’re entering the classic GGG “he gets hit on purpose” myth territory here. Every time a favourite isn’t dominating instantly, suddenly it’s all part of some master plan. Rico’s won at least 2 of the first 3 rounds for me, arguably all 3.johnmanchester wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:32
Lol are you mad? Usyk is static because he doesn't need to waste any energy.
Thirty seconds of R1 was enough to show him Rico has nothing for him
He doesn't need to waste energy, he's just going at half speed here letting Rico hop around wasting energy
If you remember how Mayweather carried Conor Mcgregor for six rounds to make it look respectable before switching on and beating him up - this fight will be similar
Wait for it
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:47
This is trash
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:47
3 rounds to 3 even.
Is everyone still laughing at what a mismatch this is now?
Is everyone still laughing at what a mismatch this is now?
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:47
This is probably gonna go the 12 rounds.
Sparring session
Sparring session
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:48
3-3
Mental US guy on comms can't score for toffee
Mental US guy on comms can't score for toffee
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:48
'I didn't say that' 
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:49
Rico still very active and moving a lot.
Usyk needs to be busier.
Usyk needs to be busier.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:49
There’s no way they give this to Rico.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:51
Rico Verhoeven is BEATING Usyk right now. Usyk isn't playing. He isn't coasting. He's doing his best, and he's struggling.
4-3 Rico Verhoeven
4-3 Rico Verhoeven
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:52
Did he come in too heavy?
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:52
Yup, Rico is leading.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:52
What was the drug testing like for this? I am amazed with this gas tank. Big guy like that moving this much hardly blowing, incredible stamina.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:52
Usyk doesn't seem to be able to get into any sort of range to put anything significant on him.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:53
Crazy ain’t it.gregregegg wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 18:52 What was the drug testing like for this? I am amazed with this gas tank. Big guy like that moving this much hardly blowing, incredible stamina.
He’s got huge legs too.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:54
I've only just clicked on. He stated Usyk switched southpaw because he can't figure this guy out....... shows his knowledge.
Despite struggling far more than he should, I thought Usyk pretty clearly landed the better shots in the 7th. Verhoeven's heroy jerky style makes him appear busier than he actually is.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:55
Yh Usyk had landed just as many shots as Rico.
Rico just looks flashier with what he’s doing.
Rico just looks flashier with what he’s doing.
Re: Round-by-Round: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven - 23 May 2026
Posted: 23 May 2026, 18:55
What was ref saying to Rico there