Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven is calling for an immediate rematch against boxing world champion Oleksandr Usyk following a ruling regarding their recent fight in Egypt. Verhoeven formally protested the outcome of the bout, alleging a late stoppage by the referee. The Middle East Boxing Commission has now acknowledged that the referee ended the fight nearly three seconds after the bell signaling the end of the eleventh round. This admission of error fuels Verhoeven’s demand for a second chance to compete against Usyk. The commission’s recognition of the timing discrepancy strengthens Verhoeven’s argument that the fight was prematurely stopped. Verhoeven believes a rematch is now justified given the acknowledged referee misjudgment.