Verhoeven Wins Again! 13th Title Defence: Tactical Masterclass or Letdown?
So, Rico Verhoeven did it again. His thirteenth consecutive kickboxing title defence. A flawless victory over Artem Vakhitov, technically speaking. But the resounding win left many spectators, and even some commentators, feeling a bit…underwhelmed. Was it a masterful display of strategic dominance, or a tactical triumph that tragically lacked the explosive excitement expected of a Verhoeven fight? This review examines the fight itself, analysing Verhoeven's strategy and the overall implications for the sport....