This time last week, before the world heavyweight champion fought a kickboxer in front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, it's doubtful anyone would have picked Agit Kabayel to beat Oleksandr Usyk. Seven days later, the perception that Kabayel can't beat Usyk has changed.

The reason for the swing should be obvious. Usyk struggled against Rico Verhoeven to such a degree that Usyk, this time last week regarded as the best fighter in the entire sport, is now presumed to be on borrowed time at the top of the heavyweight division.