Usyk calls Verhoeven fight 'hard' after crossover bout

Oleksandr Usyk described his fight against Rico Verhoeven as difficult following the crossover encounter. The former undisputed heavyweight champion reflected on the bout in a brief statement.

“This fight was hard. It was a good fight.”

— Oleksandr Usyk, via BBC Sport

What Oleksandr Usyk said

Usyk faced Verhoeven in a crossover fight that brought together two combat sports champions. The Ukrainian boxer has competed at heavyweight since moving up from cruiserweight. Verhoeven is a kickboxing heavyweight champion who crossed codes for the fight.

What it moves

Usyk's assessment suggests the fight presented challenges despite his boxing pedigree. The brief remark offers little insight into whether either fighter will pursue further crossover bouts. Usyk's next move in boxing remains unclear following the Verhoeven encounter.

Source: bbc.com. Full Oleksandr Usyk fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.