Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven: How to watch the fight | Boxing News

Oleksandr Usyk steps back between the ropes for the first time in almost a yr this week when he takes on Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. The Ukrainian heavyweight champion will go head-to-head with the Dutch kickboxing sensation in a spectacular bout at the Pyramids of Giza, with followers in a position to order the fight right here.

It is secure to say Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) heads into the contest as the clear favorite, with the unified heavyweight champion of the world squaring off against a kickboxer who boasts just a single skilled boxing bout to his identify. The conflict marks Usyk’s first outing since July 2025, when he knocked out Daniel Dubois in July 2025 to declare the world heavyweight title for a second time.

Verhoeven (1-0, 1 KO) is widely regarded as one of kickboxing’s biggest ever opponents, boasting an spectacular document of 66-10 in the sport. His sole look in a boxing ring got here all the means back in 2014, that means a victory on Saturday would rank amongst the most gorgeous upsets in historical past and hand him the WBC title.

At April’s press convention in London, Verhoeven told DAZN he possesses the firepower to flooring Usyk. He said: “When I land my best punch on him, of course, he will go down because it’s a 20-kilo weight difference.

“It’s like a built-up cruiserweight. I’m a naturally born heavyweight. So that’s a big distinction. That’s what’s going to occur if I land my best shot clean.”

Usually, boxing followers must buy access to the Usyk vs Rico fight on DAZN pay-per-view, but the streamer presents another means to watch the fight at no further price with a new deal.

When is Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven?

Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven takes place on Saturday, May 23, with live coverage getting under way at 6pm BST. Both fighters are expected to make their ringwalks at approximately 10.48pm BST.

How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven will be shown exclusively live on DAZN, with fans able to purchase the PPV for a one-off fee of £27.99. However, the streaming platform is offering the PPV at no additional cost with its new DAZN Ultimate subscription, which grants access to at least 12 PPVs annually, including Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga (July 25).

This premium package also includes at least 185 fight nights per year from top promoters such as Queensbury, Matchoom and Misfits. The subscription is currently available at a reduced rate of £22.99 per month (down from £24.99), with the option to save £25.89 by paying annually upfront at £249.99.

DAZN claims that Ultimate members can save up to £320 per year compared to the price of purchasing 12 separate PPVs. There is a caveat to DAZN Ultimate, though, as subscribers must commit to a 12-month contract to secure the deal.

DAZN holds the exclusive broadcast rights to Usyk vs Rico, so it gained’t be shown on rival channels like Sky Sports. Alternatively, Amazon prospects can stream the fight on DAZN’s Prime Video channel.