- Watch Usyk vs Verhoeven on DAZN (worldwide)
- Undercard start time: Saturday 23 May at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 3am AEST (Sun)
- Usyk vs Verhoeven ringwalks (approx): 5.50pm ET / 2.50pm PT / 10.50pm BST / 7.50am AEST (Sun)
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Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven live stream is for Usyk’s WBC world heavyweight title and could hardly have a more spectacular setting. Hailing from in front of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, the fight will be the Ukrainian southpaw’s sixth title defence, but against an unknown quantity in the ring – a Dutch kickboxer. Don’t miss it.
Now 39, the undefeated Usyk has achieved a handpicked, voluntary title defense, but that hasn’t stopped boxing purists from talking. With this only Verhoeven’s second boxing match, the IBF and WBA have said their titles are not on the line here because the 37-year-old Dutchman does not have a world ranking. Usyk is as skilled a heavyweight as there has ever been, beating each of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois twice in his last six fights. But are the legs slower?
If Verhoeven wins, 12 years after his lone professional boxing match, it will be the biggest upset in the history of the sport. The 37-year-old novice does have fighting pedigree as a former kickboxing champion, but it is his lack of character in the squared circle that is a concern. His best bet seems to be to swing from the hip and hope to catch Usyk.
Usyk may have another big fight in him after this, with Moses Itauma and Agit Kabayel likely to feature on a list of the usual names he has already beaten. Twice.
How to watch an Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream, wherever you are. We also have details of the full card, start times and narrative of the tape further down the page.
Can I stream Usyk vs Verhoeven for free?
Unfortunately not as this is a PPV match shown by DAZN in over 200 countries worldwide, but there is value to be had for boxing fans.
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven from anywhere in the world
While DAZN streams the action across the globe, you may find yourself in another country during the match and want to access the correct PPV price for your location. This is where a VPN comes in handy – it can help you bypass geoblocks to access the correct DAZN stream. Our favorite is NordVPN:
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream in USA
Fight fans in the US can watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live streams via DAZN PPV. The price is set at $49.99.
You can also bundle Usyk vs Verhoeven with one of the upcoming Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall, or Xander Zayas v Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis for $107.99 ($120.99 for Zaya’s option).
The new DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription is available Stateside, with 12 PPVs available annually along with all boxing, football, golf and tennis. It costs $49.99 per month over 12 months, saving you more than $530 per year. The Ultimate Tier will also include matches like Xander Zayas v Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream in the UK
Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream is available on PPV in the UK, setting you back £24.99 on DAZN PPV platform.
Viewers do not need a subscription to the streaming platform to purchase pay-per-view.
You can also bundle Usyk vs Verhoeven with the upcoming Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall fight for £44.99.
As we have mentioned above, you can also withdraw one new DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription, which gives you access to 12 PPVs per year in addition to the regular 185 fight nights. It costs £24.99 a month, which means you can save more than £350 a year.
Just like in the US, the Ultimate Tier will also include matches like Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall.
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream in Australia
In Australia, fight fans can watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven on DAZN PPV.
It will cost AU$49.95 to view the full fight card. You don’t have to a DAZN subscription to order this PPV event.
The new DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription is also available Down Under for AU$39.99 per month for 12 months of access, with 12 PPVs included.
The main event is scheduled to begin at 7.50am AEST Sunday 24 May.
Is Usyk vs Verhoeven available elsewhere?
Yes, but you still have to buy a PPV to watch.
DAZN access is included in 200 countries worldwide. If yours is not listed directly in this article, it will cost the equivalent of $24.99 where you are.
In Australia, as well as the DAZN option, you can also catch the fight on the Kayo Sports Main Event for AU$49.95 – no existing Kayo Sports subscription required.
What time is the match between Usyk and Verhoeven?
The card begins on Saturday 23 May at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 3am AEST.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven ringwalks are expected at approximately 5.50pm ET / 2.50pm PT / 10.50pm BST / 7.50am AEST (Sunday).
Usyk vs Verhoeven tale of the tape
| Header cell – column 0 |
Oleksandr Usyk |
Rico Verhoeven |
|---|---|---|
|
Nationality |
Ukrainian |
Dutch |
|
Age |
39 |
37 |
|
Height |
6’3″ |
6’5″ |
|
Reach |
78″ |
77″ |
|
Total Matches |
24 |
1 |
|
Record |
24-0 (15 KOs) |
1-0 (1 KO) |
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven full card
- Oleksandr Usyk (c) vs. Rico Verhoeven – WBC heavyweight title
- Hamzah Sheeraz v Alem Begic – WBO super-middleweight title
- Jack Catterall v Shakhram Giyasov – Welterweight
- Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez Jr – Heavyweight
- Mizuki Hiruta (c) vs. Mai Soliman – WBO super flyweight title
- Basem Mamdouh vs. Jamar Talley – Cruiserweight
Who is on the Usyk vs Verhoeven undercard?
In addition to the WBC heavyweight showdown, there are two more world title fights on a stacked undercard.
The vacant WBO super middleweight belt is up for grabs between Hamzah Sheeraz and Alem Begic, while the WBA (regular) welterweight belt will be up for grabs for Jack Catterall and Shakhram Giyasov.
Frank Sanchez vs. Richard Torrez Jr. is an eliminator for the IBF title, with the winner potentially facing Usyk further down the line.
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