Oleksandr Usyk confirms shocking fight at pyramids as he faces kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven

Unified heavyweight champion Usyk will defend his WBC title against the Dutchman

27 Feb, 18:59 — 27 Feb, 19:06

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Why this matters

This story is significant because Oleksandr Usyk is a unified heavyweight boxing champion, and it is highly unusual for a champion of his caliber to defend a major boxing title against a kickboxing star like Rico Verhoeven. Such crossover fights are rare at the championship level and often raise questions about the integrity of the sport's divisions. The unique venue at the pyramids further adds to the spectacle and unexpected nature of this event.

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Key entities

Oleksandr UsykUnified heavyweight boxing champion Rico VerhoevenKickboxing star PyramidsFight location WBCBoxing sanctioning body

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 27 Feb, 18:59|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 7m|Window: 7m

The Independent27 Feb, 18:59First to report