Bookmakers have named the favourite for the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight
Bookmakers have named the favourite for the upcoming bout between WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk and Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.
Analysts consider the Ukrainian to be the clear favourite. The odds on Usyk winning stand at 1.04. Rico Verhoeven’s chances are priced at 9.00.
The probability of a draw, which is a rare outcome in boxing, stands at 31.00.
Usyk winning by knockout is considered the most likely outcome, with odds of 1.18. A victory for the Ukrainian by judges’ decision is priced at 5.33.
A knockout victory for Verhoeven is priced at 12.00, whilst a points victory is priced at 36.00.
The boxing match will take place on 23 May in Egypt at the Pyramids of Giza. The WBC heavyweight title will be on the line. For Oleksandr Usyk, this will be a voluntary title defence.
Usyk last stepped into the ring in July 2025, when he knocked out Daniel Dubois to become undisputed world champion for the third time in his career. Previously, he had unified all the cruiserweight titles and twice in the heavyweight division.
The 39-year-old Ukrainian’s professional record stands at 24 wins from 24 fights, 15 of them by knockout.
Last November, Usyk relinquished his WBO title, subsequently losing his status as undisputed world heavyweight champion.
