Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven round-by-round updates
Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven in a highly anticipated boxing match. The fight will take place at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt, with the main event expected to start at 5:45 p.m. ET. Usyk, undefeated in his career, faces Verhoeven, a former kickboxing champion making his return to professional boxing after several years.
- ▪Oleksandr Usyk holds a record of 24 wins, 0 losses, and 15 knockouts.
- ▪Rico Verhoeven has not competed in professional boxing since 2014.
- ▪The fight is taking place at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt.
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