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Cairo Countdown: Usyk Defends WBC Heavyweight Title vs. Verhoeven

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Source: MMA Fighting
Cairo Countdown: Usyk Defends WBC Heavyweight Title vs. Verhoeven
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Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven in Cairo at the Grand Egyptian Museum on May 22, 2026, with DAZN pay-per-view expected to begin around 5:45 p.m. ET; MMA Fighting will provide a live round-by-round blog, noting Usyk’s 24-0 record (15 KOs) and Verhoeven’s background as a former Glory kickboxing champion who hasn’t fought pro boxing since 2014.

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