Grigory Drozd shocked by Verhoeven's performance, predicts Kabayel destruction of Usyk

Former boxing champion Grigory Drozd expressed shock at how Rico Verhoeven, despite appearing technically like an amateur with "crab-like technique," was so effective against Oleksandr Usyk. Drozd described Verhoeven's style as looking like a first-year amateur who "curled up like a snail," yet praised his functional preparation and defense. He noted Usyk appeared helpless with "eyes like saucers," unable to understand how to approach Verhoeven's unorthodox bulldozer-like pressure and constant clinching. Drozd called it a stunning fight that gave him emotions he hadn't felt in a long time. He strongly criticized the premature stoppage, noting replays showed Usyk's final punch hit Verhoeven's glove and that Verhoeven was defending adequately. Most controversially, Drozd stated that Usyk looked so "toothless and helpless" that the absolute world champion should throw his belts in the trash after such a performance. He predicted that Agit Kabayel would "simply destroy" Usyk if they meet.