21 days ago

Canelo Alvarez Defends Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven Stoppage

Alvarez pushed back on claims Verhoeven’s Round 11 stoppage loss to Usyk came too early, saying the referee prevented a worse finish. Verhoeven wanted the chance to survive to the bell, with scorecards nearly even before the stoppage. But Canelo disagreed, saying, “I don’t think that was early. They saved Rico from the knockout.”