Boxing
Сьогодні — 04.06.2026
The WBC has sanctioned a title fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Agit Kabayev
The World Boxing Council has sanctioned a bout between world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and WBC interim champion Agit Kabayev. The Ukrainian must win this fight to retain his WBC title.
Usyk defended his WBC title by knocking out Verhoeven
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his WBC world heavyweight title by defeating Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven by technical knockout. The bout took place on the night of 24 May in Giza, Egypt, near the pyramids
Usyk and Verkhoven are set to fight in Giza
On Saturday 23 May, WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk will face Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. The fight will take place in Giza, Egypt, at an arena near the pyramids
Usyk has completed his preparations for the fight against Verhuven
WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced the conclusion of his training camp ahead of his bout against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven
How much will Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven earn for their fight in Egypt?
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven could earn tens of millions of dollars for their title fight in Giza. For the Dutch kickboxer, this bout will be the most lucrative of his career.
Bookmakers have named the favourite for the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight
The bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven will take place on 23 May in Egypt. Following the announcement of the fight, bookmakers have assessed the odds for both fighters.
Where to watch the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight
Kyivstar TV has become the official broadcaster of the bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven. The heavyweight bout will take place on 23 May 2026 in Egypt.
Usyk will face a tough challenge in his boxing match against Verhoeven, says strongman Eddie Hall
British strongman Eddie Hall has assessed the prospects of a bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven. He believes the Ukrainian is in for a tough test.
Olympic champion Khizhnyak began his professional career with a spectacular knockout
Reigning Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak fought his first professional bout. During the ‘Rising Stars’ boxing event, the Ukrainian secured a victory by knockout against the Colombian William Baron.
British coach Dave Caldwell criticised the decision to make Usyk's fight against Verhoeven a title fight.
British coach Dave Caldwell expressed outrage that the fight between Alexander Usyk and kickboxer Rico Verhoeven will be a WBC heavyweight title defence. He stated that he does not consider it right to hold a title fight under such conditions.
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British heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora will fight his 50th professional bout against former world champion Deontay Wilder.
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