Suleiman responded to rumors about Usyk's fight against Verhoeven

Alexandr Ormanji Feb. 3, 2026, 5:43 a.m.

“I don't know. I don't know who Rico is, this is the first time I hear about it. WBC satisfied Usyk's request for a voluntary defense. We were told that he will probably fight Wilder, I don't know anything else.

One of the criteria for our boxer's rating is their achievement in Muay Thai, kickboxing, or amateur boxing. This is one of the criteria. Of course, I will have to sort this out,” said the official.

Recall that Turki Al ash-Sheikh had previously stated his desire to organize a fight between Usyk and Verhoeven.

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