Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in a unique crossover clash at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The 12-round contest, headlined as “Glory in Giza,” sees the 39-year-old undisputed king of the division take on a 37-year-old combat sports icon who dominated the GLORY heavyweight ranks for over a decade. While Oleksandr Usyk remains a massive betting favorite, the spectacle marks one of the most daring ventures into international event…
