- Watch Usyk vs. Verhoeven on DAZN (global)
- Undercard start time: Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST / 3 a.m. AEST (Sun)
- Usyk vs Verhoeven ringwalks (approximately): 5:50 p.m. ET / 2:50 p.m. PT / 10:50 p.m. BST / 7:50 a.m. 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. 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 in the ring – a Dutch kickboxer. Don’t miss it.
Now 39, the undefeated Usyk earned a voluntary, hand-picked title defense, but that hasn’t stopped boxing purists from talking. With this only Verhoeven’s second boxing fight, the IBF and WBA have declared that their titles are not at stake here because the 37-year-old Dutchman does not have a world ranking. Usyk is as talented a heavyweight as ever, beating Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois twice in his last six fights. But are the legs slowing down?
If Verhoeven wins, 12 years after his only professional boxing fight, it will be the biggest upset in the history of the sport. The 37-year-old novice does have a fighting pedigree, however, as a former kickboxing champion, but it is his lack of note in the squared circle that is worrying. His best bet seems to be to swing from the hip and hope to surprise Usyk.
Usyk may still have one big fight in him after this, with Moses Itauma and Agit Kabayel likely to be on a list with the usual names he’s already beaten. Twice.
Here’s how to watch a Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream wherever you are. We also have details on the full card, start times and story of the strip further down the page.
Can I watch Usyk vs. Verhoeven for free?
Unfortunately no, because it is a PPV fight shown by DAZN in over 200 countries around the world, but there is value to offer boxing fans.
How to watch Usyk vs. Verhoeven from anywhere in the world
While DAZN broadcasts the action across the world, you might find yourself in another country during the fight 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 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 vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis for $107.99 ($120.99 for the Zayas option).
The new DAZN Ultimate level subscription is available in the United States, with 12 PPVs available per year plus all boxing, soccer, golf and tennis action. It costs $49.99 per month over a 12-month period and you could save over $530 per year. Ultimate Tier will also include fights such as Xander Zayas vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live in the UK
The Usyk vs Verhoeven live stream is available on PPV in the UK, costing you £24.99 on the 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 mentioned above, you can also subscribe to a new DAZN Ultimate level subscription, which gives you access to 12 PPVs per year in addition to the usual 185 fight nights. It costs £24.99 a month, meaning you could save over £350 a year.
Like in the United States, Ultimate Tier will also include fights such as Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall.
How to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven live in Australia
In Australia, fight fans can watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven on DAZN PPV.
It will cost AU$49.95 to watch the entire fight card. You will not need a DAZN subscription to order this PPV event.
The new DAZN Ultimate level a subscription is also available in Australia for AU$39.99 per month for 12 months of access, with 12 PPV included.
The main event is scheduled to begin at 7:50am AEST on Sunday May 24.
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 isn’t mentioned directly in this article, it will cost you the equivalent of $24.99 where you are.
In Australia, in addition to the DAZN option, you can also enter the fight on the Kayo Sports Main Event for AU$49.95 – no existing Kayo Sports subscription required.
What time is the Usyk vs. Verhoeven fight?
The card begins on Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST / 3 a.m. AEST.
The Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven ringwalks are expected around 5:50 p.m. ET / 2:50 p.m. PT / 10:50 p.m. BST / 7:50 a.m. AEST (Sunday).
The story of the Usyk vs Verhoeven tape
| Header Cell – Column 0 |
Alexander Ousyk |
Rico Verhoeven |
|---|---|---|
|
Nationality |
Ukrainian |
Dutch |
|
Age |
39 |
37 |
|
Height |
6′ 3″ |
6′ 5″ |
|
Reach |
78″ |
77″ |
|
Total fights |
24 |
1 |
|
Save |
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 vs. Alem Begic – WBO super middleweight title
- Jack Catterall vs. 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 other 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 facing Usyk later.
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