Oleksandr Usyk to defend WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt
In Brief
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in May 2024.
Key Facts
- Oleksandr Usyk holds the WBC heavyweight boxing title
- Usyk is scheduled to defend his WBC title against Rico Verhoeven
- Rico Verhoeven is a Dutch former kickboxing heavyweight champion
- The fight will take place at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
- The bout is planned for May 2024
What Happened
According to multiple news sources, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight boxing title against Rico Verhoeven, a former kickboxing heavyweight champion from the Netherlands. The fight is scheduled for May 2024 and will be held at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
Why It Matters
The event is notable as it involves a boxing champion defending his title against an opponent with a background in kickboxing, which is uncommon in professional boxing. The choice of the Pyramids of Giza as the venue may attract international attention due to its historical significance, as reported by the sources.
Sources
- The Independent — Oleksandr Usyk confirms shocking fight at pyramids as he faces kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven(1h ago)
- The Independent — Oleksandr Usyk to defend WBC title against kickboxing star in Egyptian pyramids(just now)
- CNA — Usyk to put WBC title on line against kickboxer Verhoeven at pyramids of Egypt(just now)