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- Watch Usyk vs Verhoeven on DAZN (worldwide)
- Undercard start time: Saturday, May 23 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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The Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven live stream is for Usyk's WBC world heavyweight title and could hardly have a more spectacular setting. Coming from in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, the fight will be the Ukrainian southpaw's sixth title defense, but against an unknown quantity in the ring – a Dutch kickboxer. Don't miss it.
Now 39, the unbeaten Usyk has earned a hand-picked voluntary title defense but that hasn't stopped boxing purists talking. With this only Verhoeven's second boxing fight, the IBF and WBA have said their titles aren't on the line here because the 37-year-old Dutchman doesn't have a world ranking. Usyk is as skilled a heavyweight as there's ever been, beating each of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois twice in his past six bouts. But are the legs slowing?
If Verhoeven wins, 12 years after his solitary professional boxing fight, it will be the biggest upset in the sport's history. The 37-year-old novice does have fight pedigree, though, as a former kickboxing champion but it's his lack of grade in the squared circle that is a worry. His best bet seems to be to swing from the hip and hope to catch Usyk off guard.
Usyk has maybe one more big fight in him after this, with Moses Itauma and Agit Kabayel likely to feature on a list with the usual names he's already beaten. Twice.
Here's how to watch an Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream wherever you are. We've also got details of the full card, start times and tale of the tape further down the page.
Can I stream Usyk vs Verhoeven for free?
Unfortunately not, as this is a PPV fight 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 is streaming the action across the globe, you may find yourself in a different country during the fight and wanting to access the correct PPV price for your location. That’s where a VPN comes in handy — it can help you bypass geoblocks to access the correct DAZN stream. Our favourite is NordVPN:
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream in the US
Fight fans in the United States 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 Zayas option).
The new DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription is available Stateside, with 12 PPVs annually available along with all the boxing, football, golf and tennis action. It costs $49.99 a month over the course of 12 months, and you could save more than $530 a year. Ultimate Tier will also include fights such as Xander Zayas v Jaron 'Boots' Ennis.
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream in the UK
The Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream is available on PPV in the UK, setting you back £24.99 on the DAZN PPV platform.
Viewers do not need a subscription to the streaming platform to purchase the pay-per-view.
You can also bundle Usyk vs Verhoeven with the upcoming Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall fight for £44.99.
As we've mentioned above, you can also take out a new DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription, which gives you access to 12 PPVs a year in addition to the regular 185 fight nights. It costs £24.99 a month, meaning you could save more than £350 a year.
Like in the US, Ultimate Tier will also include fights such as Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall.
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream in Australia
In Australia, fight fans can watch the Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven on DAZN PPV.
It will cost AU$49.95 to watch the entire fight card. You won't need a DAZN subscription to order this PPV event.
The new DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription is also available Down Under for AU$39.99 a month for 12 months' access, with 12 PPVs included.
The main event is scheduled to get underway at 7.50am AEST on Sunday, May 24.
Is Usyk vs Verhoeven available anywhere else?
Yes, but you still need to buy a PPV to watch.
DAZN access is included in 200 countries worldwide. If yours isn't mentioned 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 get the fight on Kayo Sports Main Event for AU$49.95 – no existing subscription to Kayo Sports required.
What time is the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight?
The card begins on Saturday, May 23 at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 3am AEST.
The 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 fights | 24 | 1 |
Record | 24-0 (15 KOs) | 1-0 (1 KO) |
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven full card
- Oleksandr Usyk (c) v Rico Verhoeven - WBC heavyweight title
- Hamzah Sheeraz v Alem Begic - WBO super-middleweight title
- Jack Catterall v Shakhram Giyasov - welterweight
- Frank Sanchez v Richard Torrez Jr - heavyweight
- Mizuki Hiruta (c) v Mai Soliman - WBO super-flyweight title
- Basem Mamdouh v 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 strap is up for grabs between Hamzah Sheeraz and Alem Begic, while the WBA (regular) welterweight strap will be on the line for Jack Catterall and Shakhram Giyasov.
Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez Jr is an eliminator for the IBF title, with the winner potentially to face Usyk further down the line.
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