Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed

Rico Verhoeven's appeal against his loss to Oleksandr Usyk has been dismissed. Verhoeven had contested the result of the fight, which took place last month, but his appeal was unsuccessful. Oleksandr Usyk remains the unified heavyweight world champion following the dismissal of the appeal. The decision confirms Usyk's victory over Verhoeven.

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