Oleksandr Usyk insists he is taking Rico Verhoeven seriously as a fighting opponent, not a payday. The unified heavyweight champion said preparation for the kickboxing star turned boxer requires full focus.

Rico Verhoeven says his 20-kilo weight advantage and kickboxing stance will pose problems for Oleksandr Usyk when they fight.

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.

Oleksandr Usyk says he is treating his potential clash with Rico Verhoeven as a serious challenge. The former undisputed heavyweight champion dismissed any suggestion he sees the fight as an easy payday.

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

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.