Watch Usyk vs. Rico final press conference video, LIVE stream updates!
Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23, 2026. The fight will take place at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and will be streamed exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view. Both fighters expressed mutual respect for each other's achievements in their respective sports during the final press conference.
- ▪Oleksandr Usyk holds a record of 24 wins and 0 losses, with 15 knockouts.
- ▪Rico Verhoeven, a former GLORY kickboxing champion, has a record of 1 win and 0 losses in boxing.
- ▪The fight is titled 'Glory in Giza' and will be streamed live on May 23, 2026.
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