Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven referee has complicated history
Mark Lyson, the referee for the recent fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, faced significant backlash for stopping the match in the 11th round. Despite the criticism, some in the boxing community defended Lyson, citing his past performance in protecting fighters' safety. The incident has sparked a debate about referee decisions in boxing and their impact on the sport.
- ▪Mark Lyson stopped the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven at the end of the 11th round.
- ▪His decision led to accusations of a rigged fight and criticism of his judgment.
- ▪Lyson previously received praise for his officiating in a fight between Alycia Baumgardner and Terri Harper.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oleksandr-usyk-vs-rico-verhoeven-012033231.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 01:20:33 +0000 |
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