Ukrainian heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs), who holds the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, is reportedly considering kickboxer Rico Verhoeven as his next opponent. Verhoeven has only one professional boxing match to his credit, which took place back in 2014. Negotiations are currently underway with the WBA and IBF regarding the sanctioning of this unconventional matchup, which naturally raises questions among many experts and fans given Verhoeven’s limited boxing experience.
Usyk-Verhoeven: Negotiations with WBA and IBF Underway
By Jack Thornley
Jack Thornley is a passionate MMA journalist based in Bristol. With over a decade covering everything from local amateur bouts to international UFC events, Jack brings an insider's perspective to his articles. His candid interviews with fighters reveal the human stories behind the combat.