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Who is Rico Verhoeven? Meet Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent

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Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven fight on the pyramids, photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

History will be made on Saturday when Oleksandr Usyk defends his status as the best heavyweight in the world against Rico Verhoeven.

The Usyk vs Verhoeven fight is the contender’s second professional boxing fight. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Verhoeven is nicknamed the “King of Kickboxing” and his professional kickboxing record is 54-10 with 16 stoppages along the way.

He was born in the Netherlands and made his professional debut at the age of only 16.

The Dutchman is widely considered one of the best, if not the best, kickboxers of all time. In 2014, he became the GLORY heavyweight champion of the world.

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven fight on the pyramids, photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old dominated and defended the title for over a decade.

He is respected in the kickboxing world for his elite cardio skills, technical skills and fighting IQ, and is known to many for his celebrated rivalry with Badr Hari, a man he stopped twice in three years.

Verhoeven is 6 feet 5 inches and has a reach of 200 cm compared to his opponent Usyk who is 6 feet 3 inches and has a reach of 198 cm.

Despite challenging a man who is considered by many to be boxing’s number one, this will be only Verhoeven’s second professional boxing fight.

The only time he stepped into the squared circle was in 2014, before he won either of his kickboxing titles.

In Germany, he faced Janos Finfera 0:5 and made no mistake, stopping his opponent in the second round.

On Saturday in Egypt, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight title in a fight against Rico Verhoeven. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday in Egypt, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight title in a fight against Rico Verhoeven. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

His fight with the Ukrainian will take place in front of ul Pyramids of Gizathe first spectacle in this sport, which should prove to be a historic spectacle.

The event was organized by Turki Alalshikh and The Ring Magazine and will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.

For the past decade, Verhoeven has worked with a highly respected boxing coach Piotr Furywhich helped develop his boxing skills into his kickboxing career.

On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Verhoeven and Fury have both talked about how beneficial it has been to focus solely on boxing for the past six months; was originally set to face Anthony Joshua.

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Lerrone Richards files appeal following controversial defeat of Albert Ramirez

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Lerrone Richards admits he is devastated after his controversial split decision loss to Albert Ramirez in Canada. Photo: Vitor Munhoz/Eye Of The Tiger

Lerrone Richards has filed an appeal with the WBA following his controversial loss to Albert Ramirez last Thursday in Canada.

Richards was defeated by a controversial split decision over Ramirez in their fight for the interim WBA delicate heavyweight title in Montreal, sparking widespread outrage on social media.

33-year-old said he intended to appeal the result, and his S-JAM Boxing management team filed an appeal to the WBA on Tuesday.

The British team hopes that the result will be annulled and an immediate rematch ordered.

said Archie Slaymaker, Boxing Operations Manager at S-JAM Boxing proboxing-fans.com on Thursday: “The appeal was sent to the WBA on Tuesday afternoon with the hope that the result of last Thursday’s fight would be invalidated and an immediate rematch would be ordered.

Lerrone Richards admits he is devastated after his controversial split decision loss to Albert Ramirez in Canada. Photo: Vitor Munhoz/Eye Of The Tiger

“We all look forward to hearing the outcome of the appeal in due course.”

“Sniper The Boss” admitted that he was devastated by the result, which resulted in him losing the chance to fight delicate heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

The southpaw suffered his second loss in three fights, stopped by Steed Woodall in 2024, and called for “justice” after the defeat.

“When I read the result, I was devastated,” Richards said proboxing-fans.com.

Most felt that Richards had done enough to defeat Ramirez. Photo: Vitor Munhoz/Eye Of The Tiger
Most felt that Richards had done enough to defeat Ramirez. Photo: Vitor Munhoz/Eye Of The Tiger

“I went back to the locker room and honestly, I broke down and cried.

“I am a winner. Being robbed like this is devastating.

A fair outcome would be for this decision to be overturned, and if not overturned, for it to be deemed a default or not, and Ramirez and I would reverse it.

“I leave this to the team and hopefully we will have news within the next week or two.”

“There should be no dispute.

“There shouldn’t be any controversy.

You should just give me victory, give me what I worked tough for, give me what I deserve.

“I want justice.”

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Why is Tommy Fury fighting Eddie Hall?

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Fury and Hall face-to-face ahead of Saturday's clash. Photo: MF Pro

Tommy Fury admits his career is not the norm.

Fury, the younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson, is in a unique position.

Due in part to the furore his name has caused, but also to the fame he gained on the reality show Love Island in 2019, the 27-year-old can choose his fights almost freely.

In a week in which he welcomed his second child with long-time girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, whom he met on Love Island, “TNT” faces the toughest challenge of its career as 2017 World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall performs on Saturday at the AO Arena in Manchester live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The Manchester player will earn another seven-figure payday for fighting the 300-pound behemoth, who has only previously fought strongman rival Thor Björnson.

Fury has already cashed in millions after 14 rounds against YouTube sensations, Jake Paul and KSI, which attracted massive audiences and colossal pay-per-view purchases.

It’s these substantial events and checks that have pulled Fury away from the classic route and into the crossover scene, where there’s much less risk and much quicker reward.

“I can’t facilitate the way my career has gone,” he further said Ariel Helwani show.

“I’ve probably had the most amazing career ever because I’ve combined it with both sides.

Fury and Hall face-to-face ahead of Saturday’s clash. Photo: MF Pro

“The fact is you have to know your worth.

“I’m not saying I’m a world champion because I’m far from it, but like them, they only fight once, twice or a year.

“It’s like me, I won’t fight for anything less than what I’m worth.

“At the end of the day, if it makes money, it makes sense and that’s why I’m getting back in the ring.

“I will never fight for anything I know I am not worthy of.”

Fury, who secured eight straight professional victories before back-to-back victories over the aforementioned Paul and KSI, brings legitimacy and experience to a scene that has attracted names more known for their social media following than their in-ring knowledge.

Jack Kay, nicknamed the “Final Boss of Ibiza”, rose to fame after his escapades on the Spanish party island last summer, and his viral fame landed him in a fight with rapper Jordan McCann.

Some gigantic influencers were mentioned Big stacks – who calls himself the toughest man in Britain – and Armz Korleone are also part of a confused night in Manchester.

Despite his claims that he aims to be a world champion one day, it seems his immediate future will be to continue making substantial money, and with a combined Instagram following of more than 10 million, both Fury and Hall will benefit greatly from six two-minute rounds of graft on Saturday.

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A shocking place could host the fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

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Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

A surprising location has emerged as a potential location for a superfight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Fury and Joshua are on course to finally meet in their long-awaited All-British heavyweight clash in November and both have signed contracts to fight.

The place of the fight is not known, but according to The boxing scenethe 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California was considered as a potential venue for the fight.

Boxing expert, And Rafael reported that the fight was not headed to California and would instead be held in the United Kingdom.

The long-awaited clash will depend on winning warm-up fights with Joshua will face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyad and Fury will likely fight in August, although an opponent has not been confirmed.

Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

“AJ” will fight for the first time since stopping Jake Paul in six rounds in December.

The 36-year-old former two-time world heavyweight champion was involved in a horrific car accident 10 days later that killed two of his close friends and left him with minor injuries.

The Joshua-Fury fight will be officiated by Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, but there is debate among promoters over who will be the figurehead.

Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Zuffa boxing head, Dana White he consistently claims that promotional responsibilities will be taken over by his company, of which the Public Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia is a part.

Both Joshua’s handler, Eddie Hearn, and Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, insisted that it was in their contract that Zuffa could not participate in the fight.

“Have they announced where the fight is?” – White said when asked by Professional boxing fans on Saturday.

“I know where it is.

“Do you think I would lie in public and then look like an idiot in front of everyone?

“What would be the point?”

Fury called out Joshua after beating Makhmudov. Photo: Mark Robinson
Fury called out Joshua after beating Makhmudov. Photo: Mark Robinson

Fury retired to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.

The “Gypsy King”, who returned to Thailand for a training camp, demanded a fight with his long-time rival, who was watching the match from outside the ring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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