Two world-class heavyweights go head-to-head in Egypt with Usyk (24-0-0) defending his WBA and WBC heavyweight title against Verhoeven (1-0-0) in a highly anticipated championship match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven pose for a photograph after facing off ahead of their Heavyweight fight during the Glory In Giza launch press conference at The Pelligon on April 14, 2026 in London, England.
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Two world-class heavyweights go head-to-head in Egypt with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defending his WBA and WBC heavyweight title against fellow Dutchman Rico Verhoeven in a highly anticipated championship match on Saturday . The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven takes place at Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt, starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The main event begins around 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Stephen Colbert Jokes 'I Hope This Doesn't Cost CBS Any Money' After Playing 'Peanuts' Theme Song on Final 'Late Show'How to Watch 'When I Said I Do,' the New Lifetime Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Iconic Duetlivestream for $49.99 per month with an annual plan.
The package comes with 12 PPV events , High Dynamic Range 4K Ultra HD video quality with Dolby 5.1 surround sound for select events, access to more than 100 live fights every year, along with fight replays, highlights, documentaries and much more. , such as International Federation of Association Football, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, National League, UEFA Women’s Championship League, European Rally Championship and World Rallycross Championship, The RingOleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven, WBO Interim World Heavyweight Title Bout, Main EventJack Catterall vs. Shakhram Giyasov, Vacant WBA Welterweight Title BoutMizuki Hiruta vs. Mai Soliman, WBO Women’s Super Flyweight Title BoutWhat Is Usyk’s and Verhoeven’s Walkout Music?
While Matchroom Boxing has yet to announce each boxer’s walkout music for the main event, they usually approach the ring to the same songs during their matches. Usyk typically walks out to “Brothers” by Vasyl Zhadan, while Verhoeven prefers to walk out to “King of Glory” by Ademlicht. It’s likely that these songs will make an appearance during the event. , starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
The main event is expected to start around 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
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