Rico Verhoeven vs Oleksandr Usyk official for WBC Heavyweight Championship — May 23 in Egypt (DAZN)

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Who would win?

  1. Rico Verhoeven

    17 vote(s)
    10.6%

  2. Oleksandr Usyk

    143 vote(s)
    89.4%
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  1. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    seems like thats been a big issue with him. hes been one of the more talented younger hw kickboxers for a while now but he just cant seem to stay health. iirc he was supposed to fight rico once or twice he just could never make it to the fight, and cookie also upset him a long the way.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 2, 2026
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  2. BoxerMaurits

    BoxerMaurits I’m from Sherdog Full Member

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    @CST80 Thanks mate, think that’s the place this thread should be.

    There’s definitely some stuff going on behind the scenes:

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    BoxerMaurits, Feb 4, 2026
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  3. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    If this match gets signed, tag me, and I'll get it moved over to the General.
     
    CST80, Feb 4, 2026
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  4. BoxerMaurits

    BoxerMaurits I’m from Sherdog Full Member

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    Got it sir, thankyou.
     
    BoxerMaurits, Feb 4, 2026
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  5. Mulanax

    Mulanax The Real Touch of Sleep Full Member

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    No way. Must be bull.
     
    Mulanax, Feb 10, 2026
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  6. Mulanax

    Mulanax The Real Touch of Sleep Full Member

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    Hoping for Usyk vs Kabayel.
     
    Mulanax, Feb 10, 2026
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  7. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ain't no way lol, this is ridiculous even for Usyk.

    Are there any other sources ?
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Feb 10, 2026
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  8. BCS8

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    meh
     
    BCS8, Feb 10, 2026
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  9. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Usyk’s girlfriends will find a way to defend this as well
     
    SouthpawsRule, Feb 10, 2026
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  10. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rico to be dismantled in a short time.
     
    CroBox29, Feb 10, 2026
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  11. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yup I'm waiting for the "but he can do what he wants!" crowd...
     
    Kiwi Casual, Feb 10, 2026
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    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    “Verhoeven is a bigger risk than Wilder akshually”
     
    SouthpawsRule, Feb 10, 2026
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  13. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Usyk would only fight a top tier opponent if the money is right and he can time his PED cycle well....evidently anytime pre summer that is not going to happen. Can't blame him...what other choice does he have? sit out? pretty much...

    Kabayel is probably bieng targeted for the Saudi money which isn't coming till later in the year.
     
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  14. peter_uk

    peter_uk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Did you have the same attitude toward Fury and Joshua for their circus fights? And objectively speaking Verhoeven is a tougher fight than either Ngannou or Paul (not that it matters).
     
    peter_uk, Feb 10, 2026
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  15. Rob

    Rob Boxing Addict Full Member

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    These nonsense fights should be done after a champion steps away from the titles. Like Floyd doing silly fights now, fine but, Usyk is sitting on pretty much all the belts. I get he's just trying to maximize his earnings while he's at the top but it's frustrating to see.
     
    Rob, Feb 10, 2026
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