Samuel Clark

The boxing elitists think they’re part of a sport that’s somehow superior to every other combat sport. “You don’t know shit about boxing. Only the intellectuals can truly understand it.” Yet in almost every major crossover fight, the debutante has actually done pretty well. Conor had success early. Francis, I still think, won. And Rico should’ve been ahead going into the 12th. The element of the unknown, the surprise factor, tends to play into the hands of the debutante. Now, what happened to Francis against AJ should be a lesson for Rico. Once there’s tape and opponents know what to expect, the outcome can look very different. But spare me with the boxing superiority complex. If boxers entered MMA or kickboxing, we wouldn’t even be having this discussion.

Biggest heart in combat sports. Rico Verhoeven on the receiving end of horrendous knockdowns before turning the tide and winning.

‼️Tom Aspinall GOES OFF on boxing after the stoppage of Rico Verhoeven’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk “They don’t even let him make it to the end of the round. It’s a fucking robbery. What the f**k is that? Boxing doesn’t want anyone else to win, simple as that” via @AspinallMMA

😲"Boxing doesn’t want anyone else to win" - Tom Aspinall blasts the stoppage in Rico Verhoeven’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk 🚨 “They don’t even let him make it to the end of the round. It’s a fucking robbery. What the f**k is that? Boxing doesn’t want anyone else to win, simple as that. They want boxers with the amateur style coming in, winning the Olympic medal, and then switching over and being unbeaten pros. They don’t like other combat sports.” (via @AspinallMMA )

Francis Ngannou knows better than anyone what Rico Verhoeven was up against 🤝 #UsykVanhoeven

Throw all the heavyweight belts in the bin and rematch Rico. He deserves it. #usykrico @DAZNBoxing

The bell rang … and then it was stopped. WTF. There are bad stoppages. And then there is this disgrace. x.com/fightclipz34/s…

Listen back to the stoppage. Final flurry came just after the bell. You do not stop a heavyweight championship fight like that. Full stop.

Outsiders will never win, trust me I know, but Rico was the winner tonight. Period.

If these two boxed who would they rob?

🚨SCORECARDS🚨 Rico Verhoeven was well and truly going to get ROBBED by the judges if Oleksandr Usyk didn't stop him in the 11th, and we heard the final bell. Just look at these HORRIFIC scorecards. Thankfully, they weren't needed, but they need to be explained. #UsykVerhoeven

Boxing is a disgusting, corrupt sport with officials on the take

Lol he was getting ROBBED BLIND either way Boxing should be banned

Oh my GOD. Brutal head kick KO by Asael Adjoudj over Sasuke #PFLBrussels

@Peety_Editor Very true. Shame it continues.

@sam32165 The WBC belt was made a mockery long before tonight.

This is boxing 2026. Incredible. #UsykRico 🇪🇬

Jared Canonnier will fight Christian Leroy Duncan at #UFCOKC on July 18th. (first rep. @MagicM_MMABets) #UFC #MMA #UFCParamount #UFConParamount #UFC2026

Shi Ming's fight announcement video is everything you'd expect it to be.

Arnold Allen's losses in the UFC: Max Holloway (former champ), Movsar Evloev (#1 contender) & Jean Silva (rising contender). Put some respect on his name!! One of the toughest guys in the division!! Amazing performance against Costa tonight. #UFCVegas117

@SeanSheehanBA Everyone is watching Arnold Allen 😉

Lol a 10 minute countdown to the next fight Ok, MVP MMA is a fail. End of story.