Fans have deciphered Usyk's secret code on his shorts
During the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, the “41 10” inscription on the Ukrainian boxer’s shorts caught the audience’s attention. After the match, it became known that these numbers have religious significance and are linked to a biblical passage that Usyk chose as a symbol of support.
Usyk’s bout against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, which took place near the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, was memorable not only for the intense fight and the Ukrainian’s victory by technical knockout, but also for details that attentive viewers noticed right during the fight.
One such detail was the inscription “41 10” on Usyk’s shorts, which at first looked like a mysterious sports code, but fans quickly deciphered it as a direct reference to the biblical Book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 10.
This passage speaks of support, strength, and faith in life’s difficult moments: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand,” and it is precisely this meaning, according to his supporters, that Usyk carries with him as inner resilience and psychological support before fights. The boxer himself has repeatedly emphasized the important role of faith in his life, so the appearance of such symbols on his gear is no longer a coincidence but part of his public and athletic image, which he displays both in and out of the ring.
The fight itself, however, proved to be no easy task for the Ukrainian: Verhoeven pressed hard, used his physical advantage, and even forced the judges to call a close decision after ten rounds; however, in the final stages of the bout, Usyk was able to dramatically turn the tide.
In the 11th round, the Ukrainian landed a precise attack that ended with his opponent being knocked down, and after a series of follow-up punches, the referee stopped the fight, awarding Usyk the victory by technical knockout—his 25th win in the professional ring.
As a reminder, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by technical knockout in the 11th round. After the fight, the Dutchman’s team announced its intention to file an official protest over the referee’s decision.
Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven announced that he would file an official protest following his loss to WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk. The athlete was dissatisfied with the referee’s decision to stop the fight in the final seconds of the 11th round.
Former undisputed super welterweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez commented on the bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, which took place in Giza, Egypt.
Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven commented on his bout against Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, in which he suffered a defeat.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defeated Dutchman Rico Verhoeven by technical knockout in the 11th round and successfully defended his heavyweight championship belts.
After defeating Rico Verhoeven by technical knockout in the 11th round, Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk stated that he is ready to fight two more bouts.
Oleksandr Usyk stepped into the ring against Rico Verhoeven in a bout for the WBC heavyweight world title. The fight will take place in Giza and promises to be one of the most high-profile of the Ukrainian’s career. The Ring title belt will also be on the line.
Prior to this, Usyk and Verhoeven held a joint press conference before the fight and engaged in another battle of wits, where they openly expressed respect for one another but also their readiness for a tough fight. Both athletes emphasized that despite their different disciplines, they are united by a love of fighting and competition.
