Usyk VS Verhoeven Pyramids in Giza May 23 Unified Heavyweight title

[acroman08]

That’s the only reason I can see. Usyk has been dominating this division, so it doesn’t make sense to say he’s avoiding contenders. If he’s not mandated to fight a specific challenger, then technically he can choose whoever he wants. What I’m confused about is this opponent. Why this guy? Is the money better than fighting a top contender, or is there something else behind the decision? That’s the real question for me.

But he was avoiding contenders. First, when he was ordered by the WBO to fight Parker, Usyk's team didn't properly negotiate with Parker's team, and then, Usyk's team asked for extended medical leave because of Usyk's "injury", but then he was seen playing in a football match, which made everyone suspicious of his injury. Then, when Parker lost to Wardley because Usyk "couldn't" fight him, Usyk's team finally said that he would vacate his WBO heavyweight title. In the end, Usyk didn't fight anyone he was ordered to fight.

[FinneysTrueVision]

But he was avoiding contenders. First, when he was ordered by the WBO to fight Parker, Usyk's team didn't properly negotiate with Parker's team, and then, Usyk's team asked for extended medical leave because of Usyk's "injury", but then he was seen playing in a football match, which made everyone suspicious of his injury. Then, when Parker lost to Wardley because Usyk "couldn't" fight him, Usyk's team finally said that he would vacate his WBO heavyweight title. In the end, Usyk didn't fight anyone he was ordered to fight.

Fighters can get complacent at the end of their careers when they have already achieved so much. It’s not any different from Canelo or Floyd who chose to avoid any risks unless they were offered a substantial amount of money. Usyk has earned the right to cherry pick whoever he wants, but I don’t really agree with him holding onto the belts until he is forcibly stripped.

[coin-investor]

Fighters can get complacent at the end of their careers when they have already achieved so much. It’s not any different from Canelo or Floyd who chose to avoid any risks unless they were offered a substantial amount of money. Usyk has earned the right to cherry pick whoever he wants, but I don’t really agree with him holding onto the belts until he is forcibly stripped.

I agree, but not picking a fighter who only had one boxing match. Kickboxing and boxing differ in their training; boxers have many variations of punches and are trained to measure distance and fight inside and outside, whereas kickboxers are trained to fight outside so they can deliver their kicks, and that's exactly what I saw on Verhoeven: he has weak defense, his arsenals are on his kicking skills you take that away and he is just an amateur.
I was hoping to see Usyk fighting Kabayel or Itauma; these two are worthy opponents and can give Usyk trouble.