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

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BoxerMaurits, Feb 2, 2026.

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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. Cyrion

    Cyrion Member Full Member

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    Rico gets knocked on his ass by a stiff breeze. Unimpressive kickboxers are delivering uncoordinated punches and dropping this dude. I can only imagine the damage a boxing genius like Usyk can deliver.
     
    Cyrion, Apr 21, 2026
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  2. dmille

    dmille We knew, about Tszyu, before you. Full Member

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    He has one conventional boxing match against a guy who was 0-5. He hasn't earned this title shot. He's never fought more than 5 rounds.
     
    dmille, Apr 28, 2026
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  3. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Hot take!
     
    catchwtboxing, Apr 28, 2026
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  4. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So WBA approved Usyks title defense but apparently Rico can't even win the title if he beats Usyk...

    https://www.wbaboxing.com/boxing-news/wba-approves-usyk-to-defend-wba-crown-on-may-23?referrer=https://reddit.com

    Quite an irrelevant thing to bring up because Usyk is going to destroy this guy with ease but in terms of principles this is complete BS. If Usyk is actually defending his title why wouldn't Rico be eligible for WBA champion status if he somehow pulled it off ?

    This is a total contradiction. I'd say this move is devoid of integrity but this entire match up was devoid of integrity the moment it was made
     
    MarkusFlorez99, May 13, 2026
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  5. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah that's absolutely atrocious if true. What happens to the belt if he hypothetically lost? Does it go down to the next guy in the rankings?
     
    Kiwi Casual, May 13, 2026
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  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I imagine Murat Gassiev would become champion.
     
    catchwtboxing, May 13, 2026
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  7. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Even when Usyk loses, he wins.
     
    Redbeard7, May 13, 2026
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  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I was thinking the same but I just don't need to hear the crying from the Usyk-derangement-syndrome crowd.
     
    catchwtboxing, May 13, 2026
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  9. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's gonna be a worse reigning champion than Fury at this rate...
     
    Kiwi Casual, May 13, 2026
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  10. Shazzar23

    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen.
    *Darth Sidious voice*
     
    Shazzar23, May 13, 2026
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  11. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Deary me.

    He'll probably fight once a year and fight the easiest possible option in the top 15 WBA rankings.
     
    Ice8Cold, May 13, 2026
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  12. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Sadly he wants to fight Itauma, who doesn't want to know about a fight with him.
     
    catchwtboxing, May 13, 2026
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  13. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Lol. His place in history is locked in.
     
    catchwtboxing, May 13, 2026
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  14. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What's that got to do with what I said, which was partially tongue and cheek?
     
    Kiwi Casual, May 13, 2026
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  15. catchwtboxing

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    It's a terrific reign, and will be remembered as such.
     
    catchwtboxing, May 13, 2026
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