OLEKSANDR USYK will have his work cut out tonight against former kickboxing world heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven – and the ring-walk time has been confirmed!
Ukrainian heavy-hitter Usyk is looking to build on his ferocious fifth-round stoppage on Daniel Dubois last September.
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Oleksandr Usyk is the undisputed champion Credit: PA
The ring-walk time for Usyk vs Verhoeven has been confirmed Credit: AFP
The dominant victory over Dubois further cemented Usyk as one of boxing’s all-time greats, having already picked off British superstars, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
But his opponent tonight will be a different type of challenge for the undisputed champion, as Verhoeven held the kickboxing world title for 12 years.
And for those who are not particularly interested in watching what is on offer on the build-up to Usyk vs Verhoeven, JattvibeSport can reveal the exact ring-walk time for the main event.
When is the exact ring-walk time for Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven?
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven ring-walks are set to start at roughly 10.48pm BST / 5.48pm ET depending on undercard bouts.
The heavyweight bout will take place on Saturday, May 23.
Organisers have confirmed that the main card will get underway from 6pm BST / 1pm ET.
It will take place at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.
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There’s a massive year of boxing ahead!
It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring.
Oleksandr Usyk takes on the king of kickboxing Rico Verhoeven and Fabio Wardley will defend his newly won heavyweight crown against fellow Brit Daniel Dubois.
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in July to face Kristian Prenga ahead of a potential blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury later in the year.
Canelo Alvarez will be hoping to make a comeback after his defeat to Terence Crawford, while Dave Allen will also be looking to get back to winning ways against Filip Hrgovic.
A whole bunch of British stars could also take a leap into superstardom, with the likes of Moses Itauma, Hamzah Sheeraz and Adam Azim ready to join the very top of the sport.
Here’s all the big fights coming up…
May
Sat 23 – Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – WBC title – DAZN
Sat 30 – Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert – DAZN
Sat 30 – Adam Azim vs Steve Claggett – DAZN
June
Sat 6 – Fame Fighting v Misfits Boxing – The Jattvibe
Sat 6 – Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello – WBC super lightweight title – DAZN
Sat 6 – Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki – Paramount+
Sat 13 – Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall – DAZN
Sat 13 – Antonio Vargas vs Jesse “Bam” Rodrigues – DAZN
Sat 20 – Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi – DAZN
Sat 27 – Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – DAZN
July
Sat 25 – Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga – DAZN
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Who is on the Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven undercard?
English star Jack Catterall will be in action.
And Hamzah Sheeraz will be hoping to leave Egypt with the WBC Super Middleweight title.
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Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – WBC Heavyweight Title
Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic – WBC Super Middleweight Title
Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov – WBA Regular Welterweight World Championship
Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez Jr
Mizuki Hiruta vs Mai Soliman – Ring WBO Super Flyweight World Championship
Basen Mamdouh vs Jamar Talley
Mahmoud Mobark vs Michael Kalvalya
Omar Hikal vs Ali Sserunkuma
How can I watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven?
Viewers can become a DAZN customer for just £15.99 per month.
For the real boxing lovers, there is an ‘Ultimate’ package for £24.99 per month and it gives you access to a bonus 12 pay-per-view fights each year at no extra cost.
Usyk vs Verhoeven and the full undercard will be broadcast live on DAZN worldwide.
JattvibeSport will also keep you up to date on all the action with our live blog.
