Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven next month.

Usyk (24-0) looks to maintain his perfect professional record. Most recently, Usyk competed in July 2025 when he defeated ...

The pound-for-pound king believes his new training partner is the next undisputed champion ...

Rico Verhoeven believes 'built-up cruiserweight' Oleksandr Usyk won't be able to withstand a clean shot from him in their ...

Rico Verhoeven is confident he will make boxing history in his shock showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. Dutch kickboxing icon ...

Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title against former GLORY kickboxing ...

Oleksandr Usyk has offered an explanation for why he’s giving kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven a shot at his WBC heavyweight ...

Oleksandr Usyk seems more than happy to see Tyson Fury face Anthony Joshua and it’s clear whose side he’s on. Unified WBA, ...

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven have finally come face-to-face. Next month, Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight title against ...

Oleksandr Usyk’s next defense of his WBC heavyweight title was today described as “iconic”, “an absolute spectacle”, ...

Rico Verhoeven called Oleksandr Usyk a “built-up cruiserweight” at the launch press conference for their fight on May 23.

Oleksandr Usyk lifts lid on Anthony Joshua friendship and predicts Tyson Fury fight - Interview: Usyk has been training with ...