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Usyk vs Verhoeven Live Stream — May 23, 2026: How to Watch, Start Time and Card

Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight crown against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven under the ancient Pyramids of Giza. We break down where to watch the fight live for free, when ring walks happen across major time zones, and what to expect.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven face-off — Glory in Giza, May 23 2026
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Usyk and Verhoeven meet under the Pyramids of Giza on May 23, 2026. Photo: 1win / Glory · Composite by USYK vs Verhoeven Live
Date
Ring walks
~5 PM ET / 10 PM BST
Venue
Pyramids of Giza
Title
WBC Heavyweight
Usyk Odds
1.04 (−2500)
Fight in
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22-0
Usyk Record
14 KO
Knockouts
63.6% finish rate
1.04
Usyk Odds

Watch Usyk vs Verhoeven Free Online

Ring walks at 9 PM UTC on — 5 PM ET, 10 PM BST. Three legal routes to watch: PPV via DAZN, our recommended partner 1win Live, or MEGOGO for Ukrainian audiences. No VPN required on the latter two. 1win grants HD stream access immediately after free registration — under two minutes to set up. See our full streaming guide for device-specific setup steps.

Oleksandr Usyk — unbeaten at 22-0 across cruiserweight and heavyweight — defends his WBC crown against Rico Verhoeven, the GLORY heavyweight champion who held that kickboxing title for more than a decade with 10+ title defenses. His team reportedly confirmed a pre-fight training camp in Valencia. This cross-discipline clash beneath the Pyramids is the fight that has boxing fans and combat sports fans arguing alike.

"Usyk is the greatest heavyweight technician of his generation. No kickboxer — regardless of how decorated — closes that gap in two professional boxing fights."

Timothy Bradley Jr. — ESPN Boxing Analyst, 3× World Champion

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See Also
Full stylistic breakdown and round-by-round projection on the Prediction page — Style Analysis section. Includes six-dimension breakdown: southpaw geometry, range control, stamina, defence, punch power, and clinch game.

The Case for Watching

Verhoeven stands 6 ft 5 in and walks in near 245 lbs — a genuine physical threat in any combat sport. Usyk won Olympic gold at London 2012 in the men's heavyweight (91 kg) division. This is not a mismatch in athleticism; it is a mismatch in boxing-specific skill, and that distinction matters enormously over 12 rounds × 3 minutes. The neutrals who watched Fury–Usyk II in Riyadh already know the story: Usyk is different.

If you caught Fury–Usyk II in Riyadh, Glory in Giza is bigger — an estimated 20,000 seats built into the Giza plateau, beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu, with a global broadcast audience expected in the tens of millions.

How to Watch Right Now

Hit the Watch Free Now button to reach our recommended streaming partner. The platform runs in HD on all major browsers, iOS, Android, Amazon Firestick, and smart TVs. Registration takes under two minutes. DAZN PPV is expected to price this event at around US$79.99 (reported; confirm on dazn.com). Searching for a usyk stream free option without a cable subscription? 1win is accessible globally with no VPN — your fastest route to watch usyk online from the US, UK, CA or AU. Looking for how to watch Usyk vs Verhoeven on mobile? See our mobile streaming guide — both DAZN and 1win are fully optimized for iOS and Android.

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Fight Schedule
Need start times for every timezone? Our Date & Card page has the full timezone table — ET, PT, BST, AEST, IST and more — plus the complete Glory in Giza undercard.

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Start Times by Region

The main card begins at 12:00 PM ET on . Ring walks are expected around 5:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM UTC.

Region Main Card Start Ring Walks (est.)
New York (ET)12:00 PM, Sat May 23~5:00 PM ET
Los Angeles (PT)9:00 AM, Sat May 23~2:00 PM PT
London (BST)5:00 PM, Sat May 23~10:00 PM BST
Paris (CET/CEST)6:00 PM, Sat May 23~11:00 PM CET
Sydney (AEST)2:00 AM, Sun May 24~7:00 AM AEST
Mumbai (IST)9:30 PM, Sat May 23~2:30 AM IST

Full Glory in Giza Undercard

The main event is scheduled over 12 rounds × 3 minutes — standard WBC heavyweight championship distance. The undercard beneath it is stacking up fast. Subject to official confirmation, the bill is expected to include:

Moses Itauma — the 20-year-old British heavyweight unbeaten in 11 professional fights and tipped widely as the next serious world title contender — is pencilled in for a showcase bout. Hamzah Sheeraz (light-middleweight, British champion) is also in discussions, along with Fabio Wardley, who brings enormous British market PPV weight. Full card subject to official announcement; see our Date & Card page.

Prediction Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

The main card starts at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM BST on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Usyk and Verhoeven are expected to walk to the ring at approximately 5:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM BST, depending on how long the undercard runs.
The fight is held at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt as part of the "Glory in Giza" event — an open-air arena built beside one of the world's most iconic landmarks. It is the first major boxing event staged directly at the Pyramids of Giza — a purpose-built outdoor arena unveiled by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority for this card.
Yes — the live stream is free for registered 1win users. Making a deposit is not required to watch. Simply create a free 1win account (takes about 5 minutes) and the live stream is then granted. No deposit needed. The official broadcaster DAZN also offers a 7-day free trial. See our full streaming guide for all options.
Usyk is a heavy favourite at 1.04 (−2500 American odds). He is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion with a 22-0 record including 14 KOs. Verhoeven has world-class combat sports credentials but is making only his second professional boxing appearance. Most analysts predict a Usyk win by decision or late stoppage.
Yes, DAZN holds official PPV broadcast rights for Usyk vs Verhoeven in most major markets including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The PPV price varies by territory. DAZN offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. For alternative stream options, see our streaming guide.

Sources

  1. ESPN Boxing. Usyk vs Verhoeven — how to watch. Accessed April 24, 2026.
  2. DAZN Newsroom. Fight announcement: Giza 2026. Accessed April 24, 2026.
  3. The Ring Magazine. Glory in Giza tournament. Accessed April 24, 2026.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven face-off — WBC Heavyweight title fight, Pyramids of Giza, May 23 2026
Glory in Giza — WBC Heavyweight Championship, May 23 2026 at the Pyramids of Giza

"It's a voluntary defence against someone nobody has ever heard of and he's a kickboxer. Oleksandr Usyk is due an easy fight and he's got one, so fair play to him."

Carl Froch Former IBF/WBA super-middleweight world champion; Sky Sports boxing pundit Source: Seconds Out, March 2026 — Full expert analysis →