Oleksandr Usyk VS Rico Verhoeven
Venue: Giza, Egypt (Pyramids of Giza)Bout for the WBC World Heavyweight Championship (over 90.7 kg).
The undefeated Ukrainian champion remains one of the most active and respected figures in the division, consistently delivering top-level performances. In recent years, Usyk (24-0, 15KOs) has secured major victories over leading heavyweight contenders, solidifying his status as a generational leader and one of the most technically skilled fighters in modern boxing.
His style combines ring intelligence, distance control, speed, tactical versatility, and endurance — allowing him to dictate the pace even against physically stronger opponents. Extensive championship experience and success on the global stage make Usyk a defining figure in today’s heavyweight division.
Rico Verhoeven (1-0, 1KOs), a long-reigning heavyweight kickboxing world champion, steps into one of the most anticipated cross-discipline matchups of the year, facing the reigning WBC champion in a historic setting.
