Verhoeven's Cross-Sport Challenge: Kickboxing Meets Boxing in Egypt
Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven takes on Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight title at the Giza Pyramids this Saturday.
Rico Verhoeven, the Dutch kickboxer known for rejecting UFC offers, is set to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight title this Saturday at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. Verhoeven, who has also pursued a career in acting, will bring his striking expertise to the squared circle against one of boxing's top heavyweights. Verhoeven's transition from kickboxing to boxing adds intrigue to this fight, which marks a unique crossover between the two combat sports.
