First footage from Egypt: Usyk and Verhoeven hold face-off near pyramids

Tue, May 19, 2026 - 23:15

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First footage from Egypt: Usyk and Verhoeven hold face-off near pyramids

Oleksandr Usyk (Getty Images)

Current world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and decorated Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven held their first unofficial face-off, according to the official page of Ring Magazine.

The first meeting of the athletes on Egyptian soil took place at a landmark location — directly in front of the legendary Pyramids of Giza.

This location will serve as a live backdrop for the upcoming grand boxing night.

The official press conference, as well as the formal face-off between Usyk and Verhoeven, are scheduled as part of a special media event taking place on Thursday, May 21.

FACE OFF IN FRONT OF THE PYRAMIDS

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven come face-to-face for the first time on fight week

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