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Peter Fury reveals conversation with referee on flight home that changes everything about Usyk vs Verhoeven
- Peter Fury says referee Mark Lyson admitted he didn’t hear the bell before stopping the fight in the 11th round.
- Fury claims the exchange may cast doubt on the stoppage and suggests it was a genuine mistake.
- Usyk’s camp still defends the win as confidence grows for a potential rematch.
- Verhoeven plans to appeal the controversial stoppage despite the outcome.
- The bout ended in dispute with two judges’ scores at 95-95 and one at 96-94.
- Fury, who helped Verhoeven prepare, called for a rematch after the decision.
- Fury says the referee’s flight-location conversation was conducted during the flight home from Egypt.
- Verhoeven’s camp is reportedly considering an appeal following the stoppage.
- The interview featured remarks from Peter Fury on iFL TV and DAZN coverage.
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