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Unified boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend the WBC heavyweight title against Glory kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt in the event 'Glory of Giza: Undefeated Icons,' airing on DAZN; Usyk remains the undisputed champion while Verhoeven makes a rare cross-sport boxing appearance.
Oleksandr Usyk will defend the WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, a cross‑sport bout pitting Usyk’s unified boxing reign against Verhoeven’s long kickboxing streak. Usyk last fought in July 2025, beating Daniel Dubois to retain multiple belts, while Verhoeven—primarily known for kickboxing—has limited boxing experience but shared mutual respect for the challenge.
The Egyptian pyramids were built between approximately 2700 B.C. and 1500 B.C., making them around 4,700 to 3,500 years old. The first pyramid was built by Pharaoh Djoser, and the last pyramid built for a pharaoh was constructed for Ahmose I. The pyramids were likely built for protection against tomb robbers and for religious reasons, possibly related to the growing influence of the sun cult. The construction of pyramids ceased, and pharaohs were buried in underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings, possibly due to security concerns.
Travis Scott's "Utopia" concert at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt has been officially canceled due to complex production issues, according to promoter Live Nation Middle East. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders. Reports suggest that the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate revoked the permit, citing the concert's clash with the cultural identity of the Egyptian people. The Syndicate mentioned "peculiar rituals" performed by Scott during his shows that go against their societal values and traditions. Scott had announced the concert alongside the release of his "Utopia" album and an accompanying film.