Boxing sensation Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC title against former GLORY kickboxing heavyweight king Rico Verhoeven this Saturday. The highly anticipated clash, dubbed “Glory in Giza,” will take place against the iconic backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
The two formidable athletes engaged in a dramatic staredown earlier this week, setting the stage for their May 23rd encounter.
In a unique arrangement due to Verhoeven’s current lack of official boxing rankings, only certain titles are at stake. Verhoeven has the opportunity to claim the WBC World Heavyweight Title and the Ring Magazine Championship. Should Usyk be defeated, the WBA and IBF titles are anticipated to be vacated.
Fans can catch all the action live as DAZN presents an exclusive Pay-Per-View broadcast.
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Oleksandr Usyk will put his WBC title on the line against the former GLORY kickboxing heavyweight champion, Rico Verhoeven, this Saturday. The fight is scheduled to take place at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
The two prominent fighters had their initial face-off earlier this week, preceding the historic “Glory in Giza” event on May 23rd.
Due to Verhoeven not being presently ranked by the major boxing sanctioning bodies, the championship belts are contested under a distinctive set of rules. Verhoeven is eligible to win the WBC World Heavyweight Title and the Ring Magazine Championship. In the event of a loss for Usyk, it is expected that the WBA and IBF titles will become vacant.
The event will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN Pay-Per-View.