Sirenko predicted the outcome of the Usyk – Verhoeven fight

Dmitriy Kel March 2, 2026, 2:52 a.m.

The Ukrainian heavyweight Vladyslav Sirenko shared his expectations for the match between the unified division champion compatriot Oleksandr Usyk and the famous Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.

“Rico's main weapon (legs) is prohibited. His chances are limited to only physical power and attempts to impose a power struggle, which is ineffective against Usyk's boxing intelligence.

Usyk's convincing victory. Most likely, this will be an early stoppage in the second half of the fight due to the Ukrainian's total technical superiority and pace,” Sirenko said.

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Earlier it was announced that Usyk and Verhoeven will fight on May 23 in Giza, Egypt. It is expected that the WBC belt will be at stake.

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