Glory in Giza weigh-in results: Oleksandr Usyk 25 pounds lighter than Rico Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk will face Rico Verhoeven in a championship boxing match, with Usyk weighing in at 233.3 pounds and Verhoeven at 258.7 pounds. This marks a significant 25-pound difference in favor of Verhoeven. The fight is set to take place on Saturday, with Usyk looking to defend his title against the kickboxing legend.
- ▪Oleksandr Usyk is the reigning World Boxing Council heavyweight champion.
- ▪Rico Verhoeven is a former Glory heavyweight champion and has an extensive kickboxing record.
- ▪The weigh-in results show Usyk is 25 pounds lighter than Verhoeven.
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