Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven fight card: fights, order and times for the ‘Glory in Giza’ event
In addition to the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven for the WBC heavyweight title, three other title fights take place on Saturday.
Oleksandr Usyk (24‑0, 5 KOs) is back. The first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four‑belt era returns ten months after his historic win, stepping in to defend his WBC title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven. And the stage couldn’t be more surreal: the two will face off at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, under the lights and on Eastern Time for U.S. audiences.
Usyk, known for his precision, footwork, and iron mentality, enters the fight unbeaten. Verhoeven, meanwhile, is a towering icon in kickboxing — a dominant force now crossing into boxing’s biggest stage.
Already this Saturday, a big boxing night in Giza. Don’t miss it!
— Oleksandr Usyk (@usykaa) May 18, 2026
Glory in Giza | May 23rd#GloryInGiza #UsykVerhoeven pic.twitter.com/u4Gd2DOnZQ
- Oleksandr Usyk — Undisputed heavyweight champion, undefeated, one of the most technically gifted big men in boxing history.
- Rico Verhoeven — Kickboxing superstar, multiple‑time Glory heavyweight champion, making a high‑profile leap into boxing.
- Fight location — A once‑in‑a‑lifetime venue: the Pyramids of Giza, turning the bout into a global spectacle.
- Fight timing — Broadcast adjusted to Eastern Time for U.S. viewers.
Fight order and schedule for Usyk vs Verhoeven
Showtimes start: 8:00 PM local time (1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT)
| Combat | Category |
|---|---|
| Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven | for the WBC heavyweight title |
| Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic | for the WBO super middleweight title |
| Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov | for the WBA welterweight title |
| Mizuki Hiruta vs Jamar Talley | for the WBO super flyweight title |
| Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez | heavyweight |
| Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya vs Michael Kalyalya | average weight |
| Omar Hikal vs Ali Sserunkuma | welterweight |
| Sultan Almohammed vs Dedy Impart | lightweight |
Viewers in the United States can follow the action live on DAZN Pay-Per-View and Ultimate Tier.
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