Show Notes
Fight Your Corner is back! This week, Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons are joined by kickboxing legend turned boxing sensation Rico Verhoeven following his hugely controversial defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt.Rico opens up on the heartbreak of the stoppage, why he believes he was robbed of the chance to finish the fight, and how close he truly was to making combat sports history. Tony admits he got his prediction completely wrong, gives Rico huge credit for his performance, and explains why he believes the rematch with Usyk HAS to happen next.The trio break down the controversial ending, the scorecards, the game plan, and why Usyk struggled more than anyone expected. Rico also reveals what was going through his mind in the 11th round, responds to claims he would’ve been knocked out in the 12th, and explains why this was still the most enjoyable moment of his entire fighting career.Plus, Rico discusses his future in boxing, potential fights with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, why he believes he has “more tools in the toolbox”, and whether he can become a legitimate heavyweight world champion.Fight Your Corner is brought to you by Midnite, the betting app that's built different: https://www.midnite.com/18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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