The referee who stopped Oleksandr Usyk's fight with Rico Verhoeven AFTER the bell has revealed he couldn't hear the klaxon to end the round.

Rico Verhoeven was controversially stopped by Oleksandr Usyk in the 11th round on Saturday night - but referee Mark Lyson waved the fight off AFTER the bell had sounded

Oleksandr Usyk narrowly retained the heavyweight world title in a controversial stoppage of kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Egyptian pyramids, while British stars Hamzah Sheeraz and Jack Catterall both claimed world titles on the undercard

Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk defended his crown against one of the best kickboxers in history in Rico Verhoeven in front of the pyramids

Oleksandr Usyk will take on kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on Saturday and the bout could have implications for Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk puts his heavyweight crown on the line in Egypt tonight when he takes on kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in front of the pyramids

Oleksandr Usyk will return to action later this evening against Rico Verhoeven - but there are a few rules boxing fans should be made aware of

Oleksandr Usyk has chosen the next undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing - and it's not Daniel Dubois

Usyk and Verhoeven face off with the WBC heavyweight world title on the line

Peter Fury helped guide Tyson Fury to his first world title back in 2015, and will be tasked with helping Rico Verhoeven score a historic win over Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night

The Ukrainian is set to make a return to action this weekend, and fans have noticed that the boxing icon has piled on the pounds for his clash with Rico Verhoeven

The boxing icon has fought many iconic names since moving up to heavyweight back in 2019 - but there's one more who stands out more than most in the power department

However the landscape of heavyweight boxing changes over the year, Oleksandr Usyk will likely still be sat at the summit.

An era of invincible dominance from the masterful Ukrainian means there aren’t many challenges left in front of him. Anthony Joshua was beaten twice by him. Tyson Fury was beaten twice by him. Daniel Dubois was beaten twice by him.

In the seven years since he conquered and…

Dubois is back on top after becoming a two-time heavyweight champion (Picture: Getty)

Daniel Dubois emerged from his war with Fabio Wardley with another world title and a very genuine claim to being the best heavyweight in the country.

Wardley dropped the challenger in the opening 10 seconds of the first round and again in the third in Manchester on Saturday night but was left a beaten, bloody…

Daniel Dubois recovered from being dropped twice in the opening three rounds to be crowned heavyweight world champion again

Daniel Dubois secured the WBO heavyweight title with an 11th-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley but is set to lose a large chunk of his winnings

Wardley’s WBO title is on the line tonight (Picture: Getty)

Amir Khan is backing Daniel Dubois to get the job done against Fabio Wardley and become a two-time heavyweight world champion tonight.

Dubois successfully defended his IBF title with a devastating knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in 2024 but lost the strap to Oleksandr Usyk last summer as the Ukrainian was crowed undisputed…

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will clash in an eagerly anticipated heavyweight bout this weekend with the former hoping to prove he is world-class after becoming WBO champion

Dubois challenge Wardley for the WBO heavyweight title on Saturday (Picture: Getty)

Not for the first time in his career, Daniel Dubois finds himself returning to the boxing ring with something to prove.

The Londoner was second best once again against Oleksandr Usyk a year ago as the Ukrainian was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time at Wembley Stadium. Dubois lost his…

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have finally signed a deal to face each other in November after 10 years in the making

Anthony Joshua is due to return to the ring this summer ahead of a long-awaited clash with bitter rival Tyson Fury later this year

Tyson Fury delivered a dominant display to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov (Getty)

Tyson Fury has set up a mega fight against Anthony Joshua with his comeback win against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday night.

The 37-year-old delivered a dominant display in his return against Makhmudov but was unable to knock the huge Russian heavyweight to the canvas and won via unanimous decision.

Fury had been…

Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday night (Getty)

Tyson Fury returns to the ring tonight as he takes on Russian giant Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

Fury has been retired for 16 months and has not fought since his second defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.

Makhmudov, meanwhile, heads into the fight after beating Dave Allen by…

Tyson Fury is set to take on Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, April 11 in a heavyweight boxing spectacle - as the Gypsy King makes a long-awaited return

Chisora and WIlder collide in the capital on Saturday night (Picture: Getty)

Deontay Wilder has been told he has taken a huge gamble with his career taking on Derek Chisora in a fight that could send him into retirement.

Wilder, 40, and Chisora, 42, collide at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday in what will be the 50th professional fight in the celebrated careers of both men.

‘The Bronze…

Boxing giant Tyson Fury has opened up about his relationship with the sport ahead of his return from retirement in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov

Not many people fancy getting in Itauma’s way (Picture: Getty)

For most observers, it is a question of when Moses Itauma becomes world heavyweight champion, not if.

For the last decade, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have stood as boxing’s flagbearers in this country but at 36 and 37 years old respectively, their best years are behind them.

Great Britain already has another world champion in…

Tyson Fury has no plans to part ways with SugarHill Steward (Getty)

Tyson Fury insists he has no plans to change trainers after his dad John branded SugarHill Steward a ‘gym sweeper’.

Fury is currently preparing for his return to the ring for the first time since December 2024 when he fights Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11.

The 37-year-old suffered defeat in his…

Legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas insists Oleksandr Usyk should be allowed to pick 'an easier one' amid criticism of the Ukrainian's clash with Rico Verhoeven

Fury Snr also insists his son’s best days are well behind him (Picture: Getty Images)

John Fury has revealed his relationship with his son Tyson is ‘completely destroyed’ after disagreements over his future in boxing.

Former heavyweight world champion Fury will return to the ring in April to take on Russian giant Arslanbek Makhmudov after breaking the fifth retirement vow of his career.

His…