The World Boxing Council (WBC) has set a significant new precedent in the modern era of heavyweight boxing by formally approving a title fight where the challenger does not appear in its latest Top 15 rankings. Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, boasting an undefeated record of 24 wins with 15 knockouts, is slated to defend his WBC title. His opponent will be Rico Verhoeven, a distinguished former heavyweight champion from the world of kickboxing. This remarkable bout is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, and will take place in Egypt.
