Rico Verhoeven set for dream fight against Oleksandr Usyk

Rico Verhoeven has secured the dream fight he has been working toward. The GLORY heavyweight champion will face undefeated boxing star Oleksandr Usyk in a crossover bout between two of the biggest names in combat sports.

Verhoeven has been searching for a major challenge outside of kickboxing, and a fight against Usyk represents the biggest opportunity of his career. The matchup brings together the dominant GLORY champion and the undefeated Ukrainian boxing champion.

Usyk as the ultimate test

Oleksandr Usyk is considered one of the best boxers in the world and remains unbeaten as a professional. The Ukrainian has already won world titles in multiple weight divisions and is known for his technical level, movement, and ring intelligence.

A fight against Usyk places Verhoeven on a global stage and represents a major crossover moment between kickboxing and boxing.

A major crossover event

The bout is expected to attract worldwide attention, as it brings together two champions from different disciplines at the highest level. For Verhoeven, the fight offers the chance to prove himself outside the GLORY ring against an opponent who has never lost.

With the matchup now in place, the focus will shift to the rules, the event structure, and the timing of what could become one of the biggest crossover fights in recent years.