Giza, a city no stranger to combat spectacle, readies itself for a night that promises to blur the line between sport and legend. On May 23rd, the city will host a fight of unparalleled magnitude as Oleksandr Usyk, the masterful ring general and undefeated heavyweight, faces Rico Verhoeven, kickboxing’s long-reigning titan whose striking has defined an era. Two men, each forged in fire, stepping into a ring for something beyond belts or accolades: the chance to etch one more defining chapter into the story of their careers.
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The undercard offers its own promise of spectacle. Rising stars and seasoned contenders alike bring intensity and ambition, showcasing a blend of technique, power, and raw determination. Every bout, from the emerging talents to the seasoned gatekeepers, has been curated to ignite the crowd and escalate the night toward its climactic collision.Experience every punch, every manoeuvre, and every moment live—where history is not only witnessed but felt.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Location: Giza, Egypt
Broadcast Information
Event Broadcast – 5:00 PM CET
Main Event Ring Walk – 11:00 PM CET
Fight Card
Nights like this are about more than results. Every fight on this card carries that possibility. Every athlete enters knowing one performance can move them closer to something bigger. But as the anticipation keeps building, all roads lead to one extraordinary encounter between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven — a meeting of champions that feels impossible to look away from.
| Fight Card |
|---|
| MAIN CARD |
| Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven |
| Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic |
| Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov |
| Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez Jr |
| Mizuki Hiruta vs Mai Soliman |
| Basem Mamdouh vs Jamar Talley |
| Sultan Almohammed vs Dedy Imprax |
| Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya vs Ali Sserunkuma |
| Omar Hikal vs Michael Kalyala |
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