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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-Verhoeven WBC Title Fight: Spectacle Meets Controversy in Egypt
boxing1 month ago

Usyk-Verhoeven WBC Title Fight: Spectacle Meets Controversy in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title on May 23 in Egypt against Rico Verhoeven, a decorated kickboxer with just one pro boxing bout in 2014. The WBC’s approval of a crossover challenger without a traditional boxing ladder has sparked debate about eligibility and competitive order, even as promoters frame the bout as a global destination event to be streamed on DAZN as part of the “Glory in Giza” spectacle.

via Boxing News 24|
#boxing#heavyweight#usyk
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
Usyk's Dominant Knockout of Dubois Secures Undisputed Heavyweight Title
sports8 months ago

Usyk's Dominant Knockout of Dubois Secures Undisputed Heavyweight Title

Daniel Dubois' team plans an internal review after a video surfaced showing a gathering at his house before his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, which coincided with his third loss in 25 fights. The gathering, believed to be similar to one before his previous victory over Anthony Joshua, has raised questions, but Dubois' trainer defended his fighter's composure and determination to recover from the loss. The review will involve discussions with promoters Frank and George Warren.

via BBC|
#boxing#dubois#gathering
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2: Live Results, Predictions, and Viewing Details
sports8 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2: Live Results, Predictions, and Viewing Details

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are set for a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch at Wembley Stadium, with all four titles on the line. The fight will be available via DAZN's pay-per-view for $59.99, starting with the main event ring walk around 4:45 p.m. ET on July 19. The full fight card includes several other bouts, and viewers must purchase the PPV to watch.

via New York Post|
#boxing#dubois#heavyweight