About this episode

Steve Bunce interviews Rico Verhoeven and Oleksandr Usyk about their upcoming heavyweight championship fight in Egypt.

Can a kickboxer with just one pro boxing fight really become heavyweight champion of the world? That’s exactly what Rico Verhoeven is aiming to do as he prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk in front of the pyramids of Egypt this May. Buncey speaks to both fighters, as well as Verhoeven’s trainer Peter Fury and promoter, Eddie Hearn.

People in this episode

Host: Steve Bunce

Guests: Rico Verhoeven, Oleksandr Usyk

Topics covered

• boxing
• kickboxing
• heavyweight championship
• sports interview
• training
• promotions

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Egypt

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