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Usyk vs Verhoeven

Last updated: 2026-06-30

May 23, 2026 · Giza Pyramids · Giza, Egypt · Riyadh Season

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A spectacle staged at the Pyramids; boxing's Usyk stopped kickboxing king Verhoeven in the 11th round.

Giza Pyramids — venue for Usyk vs Verhoeven
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WINOleksandr Usyk
Rico Verhoeven

Usyk def. Verhoeven — TKO 11

Key points

  • A rare boxing-vs-kickboxing crossover staged at the Giza Pyramids
  • Boxing's undisputed heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk faced kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven under boxing rules
  • Usyk's footwork and volume broke Verhoeven down for an 11th-round TKO
  • Usyk stayed undefeated at 25-0

Fight card

Report

Against the backdrop of the Giza Pyramids, boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk took on "King of Kickboxing" Rico Verhoeven in a spectacle crossover under boxing rules.

Verhoeven, far heavier and a decorated striker in his own code, pressed forward, but Usyk's footwork, angles and ring IQ proved a different test entirely. The Ukrainian banked rounds with his jab and movement before the accumulation told, forcing an 11th-round stoppage. Usyk moved to 25-0 and underlined why he is considered one of the finest technicians of his era.

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