Dmitry Bivol compares Usyk vs Verhoeven to sparring awkward opponent

Dmitry Bivol explained that Oleksandr Usyk struggled against Rico Verhoeven because the kickboxer was awkward and unpredictable, similar to facing an inexperienced sparring partner who makes unexpected moves. Bivol noted Usyk's university-level boxing clashed with Verhoeven's school-level skills but that Verhoeven's physicality and 12-round inexperience created problems. Bivol believes Usyk would perform better in a rematch and ranks Usyk alongside Tyson, Lewis, and Holyfield as heavyweight greats based on his undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight accomplishments.