Championship bouts near pyramids: Full undercard for Usyk–Verhoeven superfight revealed
Oleksandr Usyk (photo: Getty Images)
Main fights of the evening
The centerpiece of the undercard will be a bout for the vacant WBO world title in the super middleweight division. Undefeated British prospect Hamzah Sheeraz will face experienced Alem Begić. For Sheeraz, this fight represents a decisive step toward meeting the division’s top contenders.
Equally intriguing will be the contest for the WBA Regular world title in the welterweight division. Jack Catterall will step into the ring against Olympic medalist Shakhram Giyasov. Both fighters are among the elite in their weight class, so the winner will earn a chance at a unification bout.
Heavyweight and women’s boxing
In the heavyweight division, powerful Cuban Frank Sanchez will face promising American Richard Torrez Jr. in an IBF eliminator bout. Torrez, an Olympic silver medalist from Tokyo, will be tested at this high level for the first time.
A major women’s fight is also scheduled for the WBO and The Ring championship titles. Japanese star Mizuki Hiruta will defend her belts against Egypt-born, Australia-based Mai Soliman, who is expected to have strong crowd support.
Full undercard lineup:
- Hamzah Sheeraz (Great Britain) vs Alem Begić (Germany)
- Jack Catterall (Great Britain) vs Shakhram Giyasov (Uzbekistan)
- Frank Sanchez (Cuba) vs Richard Torrez Jr. (USA)
- Mizuki Hiruta (Japan) vs Mai Soliman (Australia)
- Basem Mamdouh (Egypt) vs Jamar Talley (USA)
- Mahmoud Mobark (Egypt) vs Michael Kalyalya (Kenya)
- Omar Hikal (Egypt) vs Ali Ssurunkuma (Uganda)
