Who is Usyk opponent Verhoeven? | Okolie: Usyk will vacate WBC title | Benn opponent announced on Fury undercard

Who is Usyk opponent Verhoeven? | Okolie: Usyk will vacate WBC title | Benn opponent announced on Fury undercard

March 3, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

The episode discusses Oleksandr Usyk's fight with Rico Verhoeven and previews upcoming boxing matches featuring Lawrence Okolie and Conor Benn.

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Lawrence Okolie and Sky Sports boxing journalist John Dennen. They discuss Oleksandr Usyk's controversial fight with Rico Verhoeven and debate whether the WBC should be sanctioning the bout for the world heavyweight title. Okolie looks ahead to his upcoming contest against Tony Yoka and is keen to take on Agit Kabayel so he can he secure a future shot at heavyweight king Usyk. They finish by previewing Conor Benn's clash with Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's return against Arslanbek Makhmudov. Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toe You can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe". For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxing For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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