Usyk v Verhoeven world title fight predictions
How an undisputed fight at the pyramids of Giza was influenced by Jason Statham Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC world title against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday in Egypt.
How an undisputed fight at the pyramids of Giza was influenced by Jason Statham Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC world title against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday in Egypt. The fight is unusual in location as in nature, with kickboxing world champion Verhoeven getting a title shot in just his second boxing fight - and first since 2014. The 37-year-old Dutchman is aiming to pull off arguably the biggest upset in the sport's history.
Ukrainian Usyk, 39, is aiming to continue his near 17-year winning streak. Will we see an underdog win for the ages or will Usyk's dominance continue? BBC Sport asks the boxing world for their predictions.
"Usyk will win by stoppage between rounds four and eight. " "I reckon Usyk stops Verhoeven in rounds six or seven. " Listen to radio and follow live text commentary from 22:00 BST on Saturday, 23 May on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport website and app.
"It's a crazy, crazy fight. Probably more crazy than Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua. I think Usyk will just have a bit of fun, being the showman that it is.