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Rico Verhoeven led on one score card at the time of today’s controversial stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk, though he wouldn’t have had the fight gone into the 12th round. At the end of 10 rounds, two judges (Manuel Oliver Palomo and Fabian Guggenheim) had the fight scored even, 95-95, with judge Pasquale Procopio scoring […]
Rico Verhoeven wishes he’d gotten the chance to go into the 12th round or “go out on his shield,” but his tone after his controversial stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk was one of thanks, not anger. Rico told DAZN that he did feel he could have continued, and wanted to do so. “Yeah, of course […]
Turki Alalshikh took over after the post-fight comments from Oleksandr Usyk today in Egypt, seemingly stating that Agit Kabayel will be next for Usyk, and then, potentially, a rematch with Rico Verhoeven. Kabayel (27-0, 19 KO) is next in line for the WBC, whose belt Usyk defended today in a controversial and far tougher than […]
Oleksandr Usyk got the win over Rico Verhoeven, but it did not happen the way almost anyone thought it would, and it certainly wasn’t expected to have this much controversy. Usyk (25-0, 16 KO) stopped Verhoeven (1-1, 1 KO) at 2:59 of the 11th round when referee Mark Lyson made the decision to step in […]
Frank Sanchez and Richard Torrez Jr came into today’s IBF eliminator with more questions than clear answers about where they really stood in boxing right now, and we got one or two answers via Sanchez blowing up Torrez via second round knockout. Torrez (14-1, 12 KO) won an Olympic silver medal in Tokyo, but has […]
Oleksandr Usyk returns to face Rico Verhoeven in a meeting of the top heavyweights of a generation in boxing and kickboxing today from the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Bad Left Hook will have live results and reactions as the fights end within this post, and Wil Esco will have live round-by-round updates down in […]
Andy Ruiz spent some time talking about this weekend’s big event in front of the Egyptian pyramids and says he’s hoping to find himself in some big fights soon, as he feels left out of the gravy train provided by Turki Alalshikh. “I would love to fight Usyk,” Ruiz said. “We even had talks, we […]
Rico Verhoeven was about 25 lbs heavier than Oleksandr Usyk on the scales today in Egypt, ahead of their heavyweight title fight tomorrow at the pyramids in Giza. “The King of Kickboxing” weighed in at 258.7 lbs, with Usyk at 233.3. Usyk will be defending his WBC heavyweight title, and can also lose the WBA […]
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven will square off on Saturday, May 23, 2026, headlining a DAZN pay-per-view event from the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. How to watch Usyk vs Rico DAZN will have the fights streaming live from 11 am ET with four preliminary undercard bouts, followed by the main card starting at 1 pm […]
Terence Crawford has been on location for this weekend’s big even in Egypt and while talking to Ring Magazine about the upcoming heavyweight fight between Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven and some other subjects, Crawford also adds that he’s still content with his decision to retire from boxing. Crawford on Usyk vs Rico “I think […]
The WBA have announced that they’ve “elevated” Rolly Romero to “super champion” status at welterweight, as it’s been long enough since their last declaration that they were going to stop having so many “champions” that they can just go back to doing things the way they prefer. Romero beat Ryan Garcia for the vacant WBA […]
Rico Verhoeven get his chance to shoot straight to the top of heavyweight boxing this weekend when he takes on champion Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt. Talking to iFL TV following today’s final press conference, here’s some of what he had to say about the momentous occasion. Rico on whether it has sunk in that he’s […]
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven are set to meet in Egypt on Saturday, with Usyk’s WBC heavyweight title on the line, and his WBA title set to go vacant if he doesn’t win. There are stakes in this fight, and while it’s easy enough to dismiss kickboxer Verhoeven as a “clown” opponent, I wouldn’t go […]
Tony Bellew says that Tyson Fury needs to simply accept that Oleksandr Usyk is better than him, something he doesn’t feel Fury has been capable of doing yet. Usyk, who faces Rico Verhoeven this Saturday in Egypt, beat Fury twice in 2024. Since then, Fury has complained about being robbed by the judges in either […]
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is on hand for the Glory in Giza card taking place this weekend in front of the Eygptian pyramids, headlined by a heavyweight fight between Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven. Speaking to iFL TV during a press event, Hearn shared some thoughts on the main event itself and Ryan Garcia announcing […]
For a supposedly retired fighter, Floyd Mayweather’s supposed upcoming fight schedule has proven to be incredibly chaotic and vague. In the last half-year Floyd has been announced in fights with Mike Zambidis and a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, both of which were preceded by an announcement of an exhibition fight with Mike Tyson. Now, while […]
Oleksandr Usyk spent some time talking to Ring Magazine about this weekend’s historic fight against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in front of the Egyptian pyramids, and his thoughts about performing in front of one of the seven wonders of the world. Check out some of what he had to say below. Usyk on facing off […]
Trainer Peter Fury spends some time talking about this weekend’s heavyweight fight between champion Oleksandr Usyk, who will be taking on kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven. Obviously, very few give Rico any real shot at beating Usyk, who is regarded as a generational talent within the sport of boxing, but Fury says he thinks Rico will […]
Ryan Garcia announced a fight with Conor Benn last night on “Late Night,” telling host Jimmy Fallon that the fight is set. Before continuing, it should be said that Ryan Garcia has had a habit in his career of “announcing” fights before they’re actually concrete. The fight has been rumored and buzzed about for a […]
With Rico Verhoeven on the biggest stage of his career this weekend when he takes on champion Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight glory in Egypt, DAZN takes fans behind the scenes of Verhoeven’s training camp where he’s been working alongside trainer Peter Fury for what’s to come. Fury would reflect on linking up with Verhoeven many […]
Claressa Shields is officially persona non grata when it comes to all future Most Valuable Promotions events after it’s been reported that she got into a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner at the MVP MMA 1 show over the weekend, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano. Shields is no longer welcome to attend any […]
Ryan Garcia has long been a draw in the sport of boxing whether you’ve loved or hated him, but now that he’s managed to secure his first world title he feels legitimized and during an appearance on ESPN he shared some of these thoughts on leading a new era in the sport. Garcia on wanting […]
Closing in on this weekend’s heavyweight fight between Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven, airing live in front of the Egyptian pyramids this Saturday, DAZN takes fans behind the scenes of the training camps of both fighters as they prepare for the event. As specifically highlighted with respect to Usyk, the 39-year-old fighter is training as […]
Canelo Alvarez is officially scheduled for a WBC super middleweight title fight against Chrisitian Mbilli, set for September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Canelo will be making his first appearance in the ring since a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford one year ago and says he looks to get back to his winning ways. […]
Friday, May 22 Amari Jones vs Vincenzo Gualtieri (DAZN, 8:00 pm ET) From San Jose, California. Jones is 24, undefeated, and as promising as anyone you could call a young middleweight prospect these days. Gualtieri, known affectionately around here as Vinny Walnuts, was the IBF middleweight champ until Janibek finished him by sixth round TKO […]