Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven: WBC officially sanctions title fight

The WBC have decided, after what they call “careful consideration,” to sanction the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, meaning Usyk’s WBC heavyweight title will be on the line. Usyk will face Verhoeven — a 36-year-old kickboxing legend — on May 23 in Giza, Egypt. Verhoeven, 36, does have a single sanctioned boxing bout […]