Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian heavyweight champion with a record of 24-0-0, is set to defend his WBA title against Rico Verhoeven, the Dutch kickboxer and Glory heavyweight champion, in a boxing match scheduled for May 24, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The event is being promoted as a crossover bout, drawing attention from both boxing and kickboxing fans.
According to verified reports, the fight will be available on pay-per-view via DAZN, with pricing set at $69.99 for viewers in the United States. The undercard includes several bouts featuring regional fighters, though specific matchups have not been confirmed as of the event date.
Usyk, who previously held the undisputed cruiserweight title, has not fought since his victory over Tyson Fury in 2024. Verhoeven, undefeated in kickboxing with a record of 64-0-0, is making his professional boxing debut. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the heavyweight division.
