Oleksandr Usyk’s WBC Title Defence in Doubt Despite Initial Fight Announcement

Oleksandr Usyk’s WBC title defence in doubt despite initial fight announcement

Oleksandr Usyk’s upcoming fight with Rico Verhoeven may not be a WBC title defence, despite an initial announcement to the contrary. The Ukrainian southpaw was last in action against Daniel Dubois in July 2025, where he became undisputed in boxing’s top division for a second time. Rather than face his WBO mandatory challenger, Fabio Wardley, […] The post Oleksandr Usyk’s WBC title defence in doubt despite initial fight announcement appeared firs…

Reactions to Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven

What is everyone saying about the Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven world title fight? Two-weight undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) will defend his WBC world heavyweight championship to kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven (1-0, 1 KO) at the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt on Saturday, May 23, live on DAZN. BBN asked their […]