Usyk vs Verhoeven: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven at the pyramids of Giza. The fight is scheduled for May 23, 2026, and will be streamed live on DAZN pay-per-view. Usyk is favored to win, but Verhoeven is a formidable opponent with a strong striking background.
- ▪The fight will take place under pure boxing rules.
- ▪Usyk is unbeaten and a heavy favorite in this matchup.
- ▪The event will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view.
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- ▪ Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven live updates, re... — ESPN — Top
- ▪ How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven: live stream boxing online, start time, ringwalks, fight card, PPV cost — TechRadar
- ▪ Where to Watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online — Variety
- ▪ Oleksandr Usyk Vs. Rico Verhoeven: Start Time And Ring Walks In Egypt — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven Livestream: How to Watch the Pay-Per-View Boxing Event Online — Billboard
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usyk-vs-verhoeven-date-start-101503378.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 07:49:43 +0000 |
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