BOXING fans were left FURIOUS after Oleksandr Usyk narrowly avoided one of the biggest sporting upsets EVER.

had struggled MIGHTILY against kickboxing Rico Verhoeven, with many watching on believing the Dutchman was ahead on rounds.

Wbc Fight Glory in Giza: Rico Verhoeven - Oleksandr Usyk - 24 May 2026Referee Mark Lyson jumped in to stop the fight with ONE SECOND left in round 11 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Wbc Fight Glory in Giza: Rico Verhoeven - Oleksandr Usyk - 24 May 2026Rico Verhoeven was left devestated after a late defeat to Oleksandr Usyk Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

as he finally worked his way back into the fight.

But with ONE SECOND left in the round, British referee Mark Lyson jumped in and waved off the fight.

One fan wrote: “Bulls*** stoppage, boxing is fixed.”

Another added: “The biggest disgrace and robbery ever. What the f***.

“The bell went. Absolutley disgraceful.”

A third put: “Filthy rigged sport.”

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