Unbeaten Prospect Daniel Lapin Stopped in Fourth-Round Upset by Benjamin Mendes Tani
The loss hands Mendes Tani a breakout win and forces Team Usyk to reassess a WBA‑ranked rising light‑heavyweight's path forward.
Overview
- Benjamin Mendes Tani dropped Daniel Lapin three times and the referee stopped the fight in the fourth round, handing Lapin his first professional defeat.
- The result occurred on the Usyk–Verhoeven undercard at the Pyramids of Giza and was broadcast on DAZN on May 23, 2026, which amplified its visibility.
- Lapin entered the fight 13-0 and ranked inside the WBA top 10 at light heavyweight, so the loss is a major upset for a highly touted member of Team Usyk.
- Mendes Tani improved to 10-1 and celebrated emphatically, including an on‑ring backflip that underscored the personal and promotional boost from the win.
- Fans and observers have speculated about Lapin's form or possible undisclosed issues but there is no confirmed report of injury and Team Usyk is positioned to regroup and revise his development plan.