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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

IBF makes ruling on Oleksandr Usyk’s title as fight with kickboxer Rico Verhoeven looms

The IBF has outlined its plan for Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight title, as the unified champion prepares to fight kickboxer Rico Verhoeven this month.

On 23 May, Usyk will face Verhoeven at the pyramids of Giza in Egypt, defending the WBC heavyweight title against the Dutchman.

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