Uncrowned has Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Usyk vs. Verhoeven card on Saturday at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. In a historic main event, boxing’s pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in a big-time crossover clash.
Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs), a former undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion, enters the bout as the WBC, WBA and IBF unified heavyweight titlist, although the latter two belts will not be on the line because his opponent is unranked.
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Usyk is one of the most accomplished fighters of this era. The Ukrainian has defeated a string of top opposition across two weight classes, including a fifth-round knockout win over the current WBO champion Daniel Dubois this past July at Wembley Stadium.
After establishing himself as one of the greatest kickboxers of all time, Verhoeven (1-0, 1 KO) enters a boxing ring for just the second time Saturday. Verhoeven, 36, had his lone professional boxing match to date in 2014, a second-round knockout of Janos Finfera.
A longtime GLORY heavyweight champion, Verhoeven (66-10 kickboxing) retired from kickboxing this past June. The Dutchman holds multiple GLORY Kickboxing records, including a run of 13 consecutive title defenses in the promotion.
The Usyk vs. Verhoeven prelims begin at 11 a.m. ET and can be watched on Uncrowned below.
The main card starts at 2 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view, with main event ring walks expected around 6 p.m. ET.
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Follow all of the action with Uncrowned’s live results and play-by-play of the main card below.
Main card (2 p.m. ET, DAZN pay-per-view)
Heavyweight: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven
WBO super middleweight title: Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Alem Begic
WBA welterweight title: Jack Catterall vs. Shakhram Giyasov
Heavyweight: Frank Sanchez def. Richard Torrez Jr via second-round KO | Watch video
WBO super flyweight title: Mizuki Hiruta def. Mai Soliman via unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 98-92)
Light heavyweight: Benjamin Mendes Tani def. Daniel Lapin via fourth-round TKO
Prelims (11 a.m. ET, Watch on Uncrowned)
Cruiserweight: Basem Mamdouh def. Jamar Talley via second-round KO | Watch video
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Lightweight: Sultan Almohammed def. Dedy Imprax via first-round KO | Watch video
Super lightweight: Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya def. Michael Kalyalya via unanimous decision (38-37, 40-35, 40-35)
Welterweight: Omar Hikal def. Ali Sserunkuma via third-round KO | Watch video
Live43 updates
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 12:13 PM PDT
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Britain’s Jack Catterall (32-2, 14 KOs) meets Uzbekistan’s Shakhram Giyasov (17-0, 10 KOs) for the WBA welterweight title.
CAIRO, EGYPT – MAY 22: Shakhram Giyasov and Jack Catterall during the Glory in Giza Weigh In at the Grand Egyptian Museum on May 22, 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
(Mark Robinson via Getty Images)Sat, May 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM PDT
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Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM PDT
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Frank Sanchez had success with a right-hand earlier in Round 2. In the opening frame, Torrez was able to move out of range to avoid Sanchez’s counters. But in the second session, that wasn’t the case.
Sanchez slid perfectly to the left to make room for a counter right-hand that landed flush on Torrez’s face in the opening minute of Round 2.
Torrez ultimately could not beat the count.
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:51 AM PDT
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Torrez is aiming much of his early work at the body. It was the key for Agit Kabayel in his destruction of Frank Sanchez, and Torrez is looking to follow in his footsteps. Torrez’s bouncing movement and feints are proving effective. The pressure is keeping Sanchez busy. Brilliant left-hand from Torrez in the final 30 seconds.
10-9 Torrrez
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM PDT
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Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:38 AM PDT
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He was still 25 pounds lighter than Rico Verhoeven, though.
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:34 AM PDT
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Cuba’s Frank Sanchez (25-1, 18 KOs) and the USA’s Richard Torrez Jr (14-0, 12 KOs) clash in a final eliminator for the IBF heavyweight title.
CAIRO, EGYPT – MAY 22: Frank Sanchez left) and Richard Torrez Jr (right) Weigh In ahead of their Heavyweight Contest tomorrow night, at the Grand Egyptian Museum on May 22, 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
(Mark Robinson via Getty Images)Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:24 AM PDT
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Mizuki Hiruta defeats Mai Soliman by unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 98-92) to retain her WBO super flyweight title.
CAIRO, EGYPT – MAY 23: Mizuki Hiruta punches Mai Soliman during the Women’s WBO World Super Flyweight Title fight between Mizuki Hiruta and Mai Soliman as part of the Glory in Giza Fight Night at Pyramids Panorama 2 on May 23, 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Mohamed Hossam/Getty Images)
(Mohamed Hossam via Getty Images)Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:22 AM PDT
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Two terrific right hooks around the guard from Hiruta, aided by her footwork in the opening minute of the final frame.
Hiruta has dominated this tenth round. Left hands are scoring for Hiruta. She is punching excellently off her footwork and rhythm.
10-9 Hiruta, 99-91 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:19 AM PDT
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Hiruta has kept the first minute of Round 9 at long range. Soliman, however, is consistent with her pressure, and she is finding the target in this second minute. The ninth was a closer round, but Hiruta finished strong with lefts and movement.
10-9 Hiruta, 89-82 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:16 AM PDT
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Soliman has a mark under her right eye courtesy of Hiruta’s left hands.
She has Hiruta rocked in the final minute of Round 8 after landing a huge right. Hiruta escapes and keeps Soliman at bay enough to ride out the round. Soliman caught her again with a right in the final 10 seconds. Much-needed success for the challenger.
10-9 Soliman, 79-73 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:09 AM PDT
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Hiruta is making Soliman miss with wide right hands using her upper body movement and fleet footwork. She is stabbing the mid-section and upstairs with sharp lefts. It has been very comfortable for her so far.
10-9 Hiruta, 60-54 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM PDT
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Crushing right-hand lands for Soliman before the conclusion of the first half. It may have been the best punch of the fight, but it is one compared to Hiruta’s dozen mix of perfectly-placed left hands and right hooks.
10-9 Hiruta, 50-45 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 11:02 AM PDT
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Soliman found a home for a right-hand at the end of the first minute. It is a rare bit of success for her, with Hiruta dominating long periods of these rounds. She is having no problems connecting her left hand to Soliman’s face and walking her onto counters.
10-9 Hiruta, 40-36 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:59 AM PDT
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Hiruta is boxing beautifully in Round 3. Everything is so fluent and precise. Soliman looks befuddled in there. The crowd is trying to rally behind her, but when Soliman breaks the gap, she is met with sharp counters from angles she isn’t expecting.
10-9 Hiruta, 30-27 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:56 AM PDT
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Lively opening to Round 2. It is Hiruta with the combination punching and Soliman landing single rights. Hiruta’s superior footwork, counters, and combination punching have been brilliant in this round. She is connecting with lefts on Soliman’s face to end a strong Round 2.
10-9 Hiruta, 20-18 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:54 AM PDT
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The Egyptian crowd cheered as Soliman backed up Hiruta with a jab in the first minute.
Soliman partially connected with a right in the second minute. Every punch she lands is met with heavy applause.
Hirtua lands a nice two-punch combination. Then she backs Soliman up with a counter. She has been far busier in the round.
10-9 Hiruta
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:49 AM PDT
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Mizuki Hiruta (10-0, 2 KOs) defends her WBO super flyweight belt against Egypt’s Mai Soliman (10-1, 6 KOs).
CAIRO, EGYPT – MAY 22: Mizuki Hiruta and Mai Soliman, during the Glory in Giza Weigh In at the Grand Egyptian Museum on May 22, 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
(Mark Robinson via Getty Images)Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM PDT
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Deontay Wilder was an opponent mentioned.
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:34 AM PDT
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