Usyk says Verhoeven was 'well prepared' after hard fight

Oleksandr Usyk has described his bout with Rico Verhoeven as a hard fight. The former undisputed heavyweight champion said his opponent was well prepared but confirmed he got the win.

“It was a hard fight. Rico was a good fighter and well prepared. Everything is OK. We got the win, and will continue working and training.”

— Oleksandr Usyk, via Ring Magazine

What Oleksandr Usyk said

Usyk spoke after the Verhoeven fight, acknowledging the difficulty of the contest. The Ukrainian has remained active since his victories in the heavyweight division, though the weight class for this bout has not been confirmed. Usyk's comments suggest he faced a stern test from Verhoeven.

What it moves

Usyk indicated he will continue training after the win. The fighter's next move remains unclear, though his statement suggests he is staying sharp. Verhoeven's camp has not yet responded to Usyk's assessment of the fight.

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