# Chael BREAKS Usman vs Du Plessis News + Rico vs. Usyk Controversy

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Podcast: [You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-re-welcome-with-chael-sonnen-745407)
Published: 2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00
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Breaking news: Kamaru Usman is reportedly set to move up and face Dricus du Plessis at middleweight. But what does it actually mean? Plus: Chael dives into the controversial Rico Verhoeven vs Oleksandr Usyk crossover boxing match, the referee scandal, accusations of corruption, and why boxing keeps damaging its own credibility.

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