JRE MMA Show #183 with Rico Verhoeven
Summary
Joe Rogan interviews kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeen about his controversial loss to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. They discuss the unjust stoppage, potential judging corruption, and the fight's technical aspects. Verhoeen also shares how actor Jason Statham facilitated the bout and expresses interest in a rematch or future crossover fights.
Topics discussed
Introduction and catching up with Rico Verhoeven
Referee mistakes, VAR, and fight stoppage controversies
The idea and negotiation for the Usyk vs. Verhoeven fight
Training camp, mindset, and adapting to boxing rules
Technical breakdown of fighting Usyk and heavyweight strategy
The fight night experience in Egypt and the pyramids
Physical training, recovery, and dealing with personal loss
Acting career, Roadhouse, and Cyril Gane's UFC debut
Promotion, Canelo Alvarez, and the future of boxing
Kickboxing culture, injuries, and the art of boxing
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