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Usyk vs Verhoeven at Pyramids May 23

February 27, 2026 · The Independent

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC title against Dutch kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven at the Egyptian pyramids on May 23.

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed his next defense will be against Dutch kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven. The bout will take place at the iconic pyramids in Egypt on May 23.

Usyk, the reigning WBC champion, will face Verhoeven in a unique cross-discipline showdown that has surprised many in the combat sports world.

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