Oleksandr Usyk ex-promoter explains why he’d have blocked Rico Verhoeven fight before split

Oleksandr Usyk's former promoter has revealed he would have firmly opposed a potential crossover bout against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven had their partnership continued. The ex-promoter cited concerns over Usyk's boxing career trajectory and the inherent risks of such a contest as primary reasons for blocking the fight before their eventual split. This insight sheds light on the strategic decisions made behind the scenes for one of boxing's pound-for-pound greats.