World Boxing News provides a live scorecard from Egypt as Oleksandr Usyk faces Rico Verhoeven in one of the most unusual heavyweight title fights in modern boxing.
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk puts his WBA, WBC, and IBF titles on the line tonight against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven beneath the Pyramids of Giza.
The crossover clash has generated huge debate throughout boxing due to Verhoeven entering the contest with just one professional boxing bout on his record despite years of elite combat sports experience.
Victory for Usyk would keep the Ukrainian unbeaten and preserve his grip on the heavyweight division heading into expected future clashes with Agit Kabayel and other leading contenders.
However, the fight carries strange title implications.
While Verhoeven is eligible to win the WBC heavyweight title if victorious, the WBA and IBF championships would become vacant under sanctioning rules due to the Dutchman’s ranking status.
WBN provides a live round-by-round scorecard below, plus live results throughout the night.
Usyk vs Verhoeven Scorecard
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven
(Scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)
WBA / WBC / IBF heavyweight title contestGiza, Egypt12×3
Round
Usyk
Verhoeven
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Totals:
Official Result:
Round-by-Round Notes
Round 1:Round 2:Round 3:Round 4:Round 5:Round 6:Round 7:Round 8:Round 9:Round 10:Round 11:Round 12:
Preview
Usyk enters the contest unbeaten at 24-0 and attempting to further cement one of the greatest heavyweight resumes of the modern era.
Standing opposite him is longtime GLORY kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven, who now attempts one of the boldest crossover challenges boxing has seen in years.
The matchup has divided opinion across the sport, with some viewing it as spectacle and others warning Verhoeven’s size, athleticism, and combat experience could create genuine danger despite the massive gap in boxing pedigree.
The Usyk vs Verhoeven results will continue alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.
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