Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven (Glory in Giza): Match card, start time & where to watch
(Courtesy : Ring Magazine)
The two heavyweights will collide at the Pyramids this weekend.
One of the highly anticipated boxing events of 2026 is here as Oleksandr Usyk will take on Rico Verhoeven. Officially promoted as Glory in Giza, the event will take place on May 23 at the Giza Necropolis, in front of the ancient Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt.
WBC has unveiled the “King of the Nile” ceremonial belt, which will be awarded to the winner. Now, let’s take a look at what’s in store for the main event as well as what’s in store in the undercard.
Undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF, and Ring Magazine heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will put the WBC & WBA titles on the line against Rico Verhoeven (1-0), who is undefeated since 2015 and has held the GLORY Heavyweight title for over a decade.
Rico’s lack of boxing experience has raised some questions as he goes up against the best heavyweight boxer, who is also undefeated. However, Rico’s towering presence at 6ft 5in, his impressive resume in kickboxing and training under Peter Fury, Tyson’s uncle, could give him an advantage against Usyk.
That said, it’s still Usyk, and beating him still is a tall task for even a seasoned boxer. Before Usyk and Verhoeven clash in the main event, the undercard will feature four title fights.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven full match card
Main Card:
- Oleksandr Usyk (c) vs Rico Verhoeven – Heavyweight bout for the WBA and WBC titles
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic – Super-middleweight bout for the vacant WBO title
- Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov – Welterweight bout for the WBA (Regular) title
- Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez Jr. – Heavyweight bout for the IBF Heavyweight Final Eliminator
- Mizuki Hiruta (c) vs Mai Soliman – Super-flyweight bout for the Ring & WBO World title
- Daniel Lapin (c) vs Benjamin Mendes Tani – Light-heavyweight bout for the WBA, WBO & IBF Inter Continental Light Heavyweight Titles
Prelims:
- Basem Mamdouh vs Jamar Talley – Cruiserweight bout
- Sultan Al-Mohamed vs Dedy Imprax – Lightweight bout
- Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya vs Ali Sserunkuma
- Omar Hikal vs Michael Kalyalya
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Timings & Telecast details
| Information | Details |
| Event Name | Glory in Giza: Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven |
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Sunday, May 24 in India/Australia) |
| Location | Giza, Egypt |
| Venue | Giza Necropolis, in front of the ancient Pyramids of Giza |
| Capacity | N/A |
| Prelims Time (Egypt) | 6 PM EET |
| Prelims Time (USA/UK/India/Australia) | 11 AM ET / 4 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST / 2 AM AEST (Next Day) |
| Main Event Time (Egypt) | 9:00 PM EET |
| Main Event Time (USA/UK/India/Australia) | 2 PM ET / 7 PM GMT / 11:30 PM IST / 5 AM AEST (Next Day) |
| Where to Watch (US) | DAZN |
| Where to Watch (UK & Europe) | DAZN |
| Where to Watch (India) | DAZN |
| Where to Watch (Australia) | DAZN |
When and where will Usyk vs Verhoeven take place?
The event will take place on May 23 at the Giza Necropolis, in front of the ancient Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt.
Where can fans tune in to catch all the action live?
Glory in Giza will be broadcast live on DAZN worldwide via DAZN Pay-Per-View and DAZN Ultimate Tier.
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