Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven
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Oleksandr Usyk is a massive favorite over Rico Verhoeven for their heavyweight bout Saturday, May 23 but some oddsmakers see a chance for the upset.
Matty Harris has warned Oleksandr Usyk that Rico Verhoeven carries frightening power. Verhoeven faces the uphill battle of a lifetime this weekend as he looks to record a monumental upset against
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Verhoeven: WBC recognised my kickboxing credentials for title shot
Rico Verhoeven says the WBC recognised his twelve-year kickboxing record when awarding him a boxing title shot at 123 kg, crediting the body's interest in combat sports.
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing background and natural size will pose problems Oleksandr Usyk has never faced in a boxing ring. The heavyweight champion believes the weight difference will be decisive when he lands.