The Heavyweight Champion's Close Call: What a Near Disaster Means for Boxing and Beyond In the world of boxing, upsets are nothing new.
However, Oleksandr Usyk's 11th round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven was an occasion that made you wonder if we're witnessing a seismic shift in the sport.
The Ukrainian champion, considered one of the best pound for pound fighters on the planet, was made to look mortal by his Dutch challenger.