It’s always fun to watch Oleksandr Usyk in action. And the good news is that the Ukrainian heavyweight returns to action against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. While the opponent is a bit unusual, considering ‘The Cat’ could have faced a legitimate contender instead, there’s no denying the entertainment value the bout presents.

Coming off a spectacular win over Daniel Dubois in their heated rematch, Oleksandr Usyk will look to defend his WBC and WBA heavyweight titles. And if you too want to catch the action live, the good news is that you are in the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about Usyk’s bout against Rico Verhoeven tonight. 

What time will the Usyk vs. Verhoeven fight begin? Date and venue revealed

The pair is set to collide at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, the first major boxing event at the iconic site. The bout goes down on Saturday, May 23, and can be streamed worldwide on DAZN. In case you wanted to watch the fight live from the venue, unfortunately, the event is sold out. 

Still, you can watch the event from the comfort of your home. The DAZN broadcast of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven from the Pyramids in Giza will be available live via Pay-Per-View or as part of DAZN’s Ultimate Tier subscription package. 

Fans can purchase the fight as a standalone PPV for £24.99 / $59.99, or choose a discounted bundle that includes either Fury vs. Hall or, in the United States, Zayas vs. Ennis. The bundle is priced at £44.99 / $107.99, with the Zayas vs. Ennis option costing $120.99. 

Here are the timings for the event:

Main Card: 

United States – 1:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT

United Kingdom – 6:00 PM BST

Australia – 3:00 AM AEST on Sunday, May 24

Main Event: 

United States – 5:48 PM ET/ 2:48 PM PT

United Kingdom – 10:48 PM BST

Australia – 2:48 AM AEST on Sunday, May 24

It’s worth noting that the timings for the card are subject to change depending on the length of fights on the card. 

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven undercard

Besides the main event, there are plenty of exciting matchups on the undercard of the event as well. 

Main Card:

Oleksandr Usyk (c) vs. Rico Verhoeven 

Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Alem Begic 

Jack Catterall vs. Shakhram Giyasov 

Frank Sanchez vs. Richard Torrez Jr.

Mizuki Hiruta (c) vs. Mai Soliman 

Daniel Lapin vs. Benjamin Mendes Tani 

Although all the bouts seem exciting, you should look out for Jack Catterall, who will be fighting for the first time this year. Mizuki Hiruta is also an undefeated prospect who is putting her title on the line. 

That being said, a night of action awaits boxing fans on Saturday night in Giza. Will you tune in?