Unbeaten unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk returns to the ring on Saturday to face former GLORY heavyweight kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven.
At “Glory in Giza”, an open-air event staged in front of the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo, undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will meet GLORY’s legendary heavyweight king Rico Verhoeven – an unbeaten 11-year champion with 13 successful defences – in a rare crossover clash between two combat sports icons.
Usyk enters as a heavy favourite, putting his WBC belt on the line while also risking the loss of his WBA and IBF titles in defeat. For Verhoeven, the bout represents a chance to “push the boundaries of the sport” while earning a huge payday by stepping into boxing against one of the division’s all-time greats.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven odds
Oleksandr Usyk is as short as 1/18 with Virgin Bet to win, while challenger Rico Verhoeven is a huge underdog at 14/1 with Star Sports. A draw is considered highly unlikely at 50/1 with Paddy Power.
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What time is Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven?
Usyk and Verhoeven aren’t expected to fight until about 11:00pm BST, with their ringwalks not anticipated before 10:30pm.
How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven
The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view for those in the UK. A one-off purchase of the event will cost viewers £24.99, however, there is also the option to buy a bundle package, or upgrade to DAZN’s Ultimate Tier subscription to gain access to the fight.
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Fighting under boxing rules removes Verhoeven’s greatest weapon – his kicks – and leaves him at a significant disadvantage against one of the sport’s most intelligent operators. While the Dutchman will start aggressively and look to impose himself early, Usyk’s movement, timing and ring IQ are expected to take control as the fight develops. Expect the Ukrainian to gradually break Verhoeven down before finding a stoppage in the middle rounds.
Prediction: Oleksandr Usyk to win in rounds 4-6 @ 23/10 with Unibet
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