Oleksandr Usyk will defend his heavyweight world titles against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven tonight at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The Ukrainian star returns to the ring 10 months after stopping Daniel Dubois in their Wembley rematch, marking the first of his three-fight retirement tour. Usyk puts his WBC and WBA belts on the line against Verhoeven, who is competing in only his second professional boxing match.
Fight Details
The main event is scheduled to begin at approximately 11pm UK time. Fans can stream the action live on DAZN Pay-Per-View for £24.99, which includes one month of DAZN standard free. Alternatively, the fight is included with DAZN Ultimate at £22.99 per month with a new introductory offer.
Background
Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxing legend, spent over 4,000 days as heavyweight world champion before retiring earlier this year. Despite his limited boxing experience, he is considered one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time. Usyk, aged 39, last fought in July 2025, knocking out Daniel Dubois in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in front of 90,000 fans.
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