Can Rico Verhoeven beat Oleksandr Usyk? Combat specialist explains how
'Write Rico Verhoeven off at your peril' Alistair Overeem warns Oleksandr Usyk
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The 10 least deserving heavyweight challengers in WBC history
When looking back at history, perhaps all is not lost for Rico Verhoeven, the kickboxer with a 1-0 boxing record being granted a shot at Oleksandr Usyk
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Oleksandr Usyk: 'Three more fights... When I say I'm retired, I won't be back'
Oleksandr Usyk is planning on having two more fights after Rico Verhoeven, then retiring and never coming back
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David Haye identifies ideal next fight for Oleksandr Usyk after Rico Verhoeven
David Haye is delighted for Oleksandr Usyk that he will headline Saturday’s event in Egypt against kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven
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Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven: IBF joins WBC, WBA in permitting showcase bout
With a little over a week to go before the world heavyweight champion will fight a kickboxer the IBF have declared their support, writes Lance Pugmire
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Will Oleksandr Usyk still be the leading heavyweight at the end of the year?
Matt Christie, Ryan Songalia, Eric Raskin, Tris Dixon, Jason Langendorf, Tom Ivers and Declan Warrington give their takes
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May the fights be with you: The 10 best boxing matches in May
May's boxing schedule is packed with high-quality fights and out-of-this-galaxy events. Eric Raskin ranks his "Boxing Month" top 10.
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Oleksandr Usyk, loving life, explains why he is taking on Rico Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk’s next defense of his WBC heavyweight title was today described as “iconic”, “an absolute spectacle”, “record-breaking” and a “fantasy that’s come to life”, writes Matt Christie
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Francis Ngannou-Rico Verhoeven was explored prior to their next fights
Francis Ngannou was dangerously close to next facing Rico Verhoeven, before the kickboxing legend instead chose to challenge heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.
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Neutral Corner: Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven is no wonder of the world
The news that Oleksandr Usyk will fight Rico Verhoeven on May 23 has certainly divided opinion
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