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Usyk set for Cairo crossover clash with kickboxing king Verhoeven
sports1 month ago

Usyk set for Cairo crossover clash with kickboxing king Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The fight’s status as a formal world title bout is likely uncertain, withUsyk’s defense framed as a voluntary showcase; The Ring will stage the event, and Verhoeven brings a storied kickboxing record (66-10) and a 1-0 boxing stint, while Usyk remains undefeated (24-0) as boxing’s pound-for-pound elite.

via Boxing Scene|
#boxing#egypt#kickboxing
Usyk to defend heavyweight crown against Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza
sports1 month ago

Usyk to defend heavyweight crown against Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza

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.

via MMA Fighting|
#boxing#heavyweight#pyramids-of-giza