On the scorching Pyramids of Giza, Usyk captured the WBA super, WBC, and IBF heavyweight crowns by stopping Verhoeven in the 11th round with one second left. The 39‑year‑old finished 25–0, extending an unblemished record that includes an Olympic gold from 2012. The bout proved the Ukrainian’s resilience against a kick‑boxing legend for the sport's top tier of champions today.

The win leaves Usyk with a solitary title defense before retirement, while mandatory challengers queue up. WBC interim champ Kabail has amassed a 19‑KOT record and recently stopped Makhmudov, Sanchez and Zhang, yet Usyk shows no interest in a fight. On the undercard, Sanchez KO‑ed Torrez, earning IBF contention and forcing an order within six months of the heavyweight division today.

Verhoeven, 37, earned respect with a 12‑year reign as Glory champion, but time erodes prospects. A rematch with Usyk is unlikely soon, pushing Verhoeven toward other options. Meanwhile, Joshua‑Fury talks hinge on pending fights, and Dubois‑Wardley’s 1‑1 split may spark a trilogy. The heavyweight scene now pivots on who steps next for title action today as fans watch the fight.