[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-verhoeven-opening-toolbox-plans-to-hurt-usyk-in-rematch":61,"news-related-verhoeven-opening-toolbox-plans-to-hurt-usyk-in-rematch-en":97,"news-related-match-verhoeven-opening-toolbox-plans-to-hurt-usyk-in-rematch-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-39,-22,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":86,"title":96},"Rico Verhoeven is adamant he has only scratched the surface of his boxing potential and remains confident he can inflict more damage on Oleksandr Usyk should the pair meet again. The Dutch heavyweight, a former kickboxing world champion, pushed the unified titleholder to the brink of a decision earlier this month before a contentious stoppage ended proceedings with just one second remaining in the 11th round. Speaking to Sky Sports, Verhoeven described the performance as merely \"opening the toolbox\" and vowed a rematch would deliver new surprises.\n\nThe bout, staged at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza, saw Verhoeven exceed expectations by maneuvering through Usyk’s renowned footwork and landing meaningful body shots. While the Ukrainian ultimately forced a referee’s intervention, the timing — a single tick of the clock from the final bell — sparked immediate calls for a second fight. Verhoeven believes his work to the body will have lasting effects: \"The next day, he will have felt that,\" he asserted, though he stopped short of claiming he was on the cusp of a knockout.\n\nVerhoeven’s insistence that he possesses an \"armoury\" yet to be unveiled stems from his extensive striking background. Across a decorated kickboxing career, he developed a diverse array of attacks, and he feels his transition to boxing still has layers to expose. \"This is just me opening the toolbox. I only showed a few tools,\" he explained. \"There are multiple ways we can fight Usyk. The next one, again, is going to be a surprise.\" The former Glory champion’s ability to adapt and remain unpredictable could pose a different set of puzzles for Usyk, whose technical mastery has dissected elite heavyweights.\n\nHowever, the path to an immediate rematch is far from clear. Usyk, who holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight straps, has been ordered by the WBC to face mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel next. Should the Ukrainian prioritize that obligation, Verhoeven would be forced to wait — or risk seeing the opportunity slip away entirely. Usyk could also opt to vacate the belt, but that scenario appears unlikely given his pursuit of undisputed status. For now, Verhoeven remains in limbo, admitting he has \"no clue\" what comes next.\n\nThe uncertainty leaves Verhoeven at a career crossroads. Having stepped into the pro boxing ranks later than most, the 37-year-old must weigh each move carefully. Yet the attention generated by his gallant effort against Usyk has opened doors globally. \"I’ve been reached out to by the whole world. It’s been crazy,\" he noted. Should a rematch fail to materialise, Verhoeven is eager to chase marquee fights in spectacular settings, emphasising that viewership numbers prove his box-office appeal. He has one non-negotiable: the biggest stages against any opponent.\n\nWhile Verhoeven’s immediate future is dictated by sanctioning body politics, his stock has undeniably risen. By taking Usyk deeper than most anticipated and landing shots that registered on the champion, he dispelled any notion that he was merely a kickboxer dabbling in boxing. His performance reframed him as a legitimate heavyweight threat — one whose toolbox, as he puts it, is far from empty. If a sequel gets the green light, fans could witness a more liberated and aggressive Verhoeven, armed with the confidence of having already rocked the divisional king.\n\nBeyond the heavyweight drama, the boxing calendar continues to churn with compelling matchups. On June 6, Chris Billam-Smith defends his cruiserweight title against Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports. The event, part of a Zuffa Boxing show, promises fireworks in a division eager for clarity. Billam-Smith, a proven ticket-seller in his hometown, will aim to solidify his standing while Verhoeven and Usyk sort out their tangled paths.\n\nFor Usyk, the Kabayel mandate presents both a logistical hurdle and a potential legacy-enhancing opportunity. The Ukrainian has a history of tackling mandatory obligations without complaint, and a victory over the undefeated Kabayel would further cement his era-defining run. But the shadow of a vengeful Verhoeven, armed with newfound belief and a deeper arsenal, will loom over whatever choice he makes. The heavyweight landscape remains as unpredictable as ever, with one Dutchman eagerly waiting to prove the first encounter was merely a prelude.\n\nBased on reporting from Sky Sports.","news","Rico Verhoeven claims he has 'armoury' to hurt Usyk again after controversial stoppage, but WBC mandatory Kabayel could block immediate rematch.","335693601616957441","326135625054949376","Premier League","0","2026-05-29T07:00:00Z","verhoeven-opening-toolbox-plans-to-hurt-usyk-in-rematch","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Fboxing\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13548834\u002Frico-verhoeven-insists-he-has-the-armoury-to-hurt-oleksandr-usyk-again-after-contentious-stoppage-in-heavyweight-showdown","326257545792458752","Bournemouth",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85],"326257686389723136","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257539962376192","326257546392244224","326257565602156544","326257565635710976","326257545968619520","326257545754710016",[75,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95],"Together","Anderlecht","Canada","Como","Nottingham Forest","Real Betis","Getafe","Arsenal","Newcastle","Verhoeven: 'Opening Toolbox' — Plans to Hurt Usyk in Rematch",[98,128,156,179],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":99,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":100,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":101,"slug":102,"sourceName":103,"sourceURL":104,"teamId":105,"teamName":106,"teamIds":107,"teamNames":117,"title":127},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[105,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[106,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":129,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":130,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":131,"slug":132,"sourceName":133,"sourceURL":134,"teamId":135,"teamName":136,"teamIds":137,"teamNames":146,"title":155},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[135,81,138,139,140,141,142,85,143,144,145],"326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[136,91,147,148,149,150,151,95,152,153,154],"New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":157,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":158,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":159,"slug":160,"sourceName":133,"sourceURL":161,"teamId":162,"teamName":163,"teamIds":164,"teamNames":171,"title":178},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[162,165,166,167,79,168,78,169,170],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222712819159040","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[163,172,173,174,89,175,88,176,177],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Iraq","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":180,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":181,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":182,"slug":183,"sourceName":184,"sourceURL":185,"teamId":186,"teamName":187,"teamIds":188,"teamNames":196,"title":204},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[186,189,190,84,191,108,192,193,194,195,112],"326257791738056704","326257545918287872","326257808385249280","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[187,197,198,94,199,118,200,201,202,203,122],"Guinea","Liverpool","Sheffield Wednesday","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea"]