Following his release from the UFC earlier this year, UFC legend Alistair Overeem was quick to announce his return to kickboxing. Overeem signed a multi-fight contract with Glory Kickboxing promotion in June. Now, Overeem is getting ready for a clash with the reigning heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven on the 23rd of October.

Verhoeven to take on his toughest challenge

In Verhoeven, Overeem will face a phenom of the sport, who has a record of 58-10 in his kickboxing career. The 32-year-old is currently on a twenty-fight win streak, with wins against the likes of Badr Hari and Gokhan Saki. 

In a recent interview appearance with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, Rico Verhoeven gave his take on his upcoming matchup with Alistair Overeem. Thankful of having a chance to add another big name to his record, Verhoeven had this to say.

“Is this a dream fight? Yeah, well, it is a name that I would like to have on the list, I’d like to add. I’ve fought so many guys in glory and I think he is a very good add on to my heavyweight run”    

A champion beaming with confidence, Verhoeven seems quite comfortable taking on Overeem inside the ring. However, even the slightest slip-up during the fight could cost him heavily, considering Overeem’s impressive background in Kickboxing.

Having captured victories over the likes of Badr Hari and Tyrone Spong, just to name a few. “Demolition Man” took home the K-1 World Grand Prix title back in 2010 by stopping Peter Aerts. Come fight night, Alistair Overeem will have his eyes set on gold, and a win over Verhoeven to claim the belt will be a splendid start to his second run in kickboxing.

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Alistair Overeem: When will the veteran retire from all combat sports?

A former champion in almost every major MMA and kickboxing promotion, Alistair Overeem wasn’t able to capture the UFC heavyweight championship. There have been multiple occasions where fans have thought it was time for Overeem to call it quits. Nevertheless, we’ve seen him prove he can still compete with the best.

At forty-one, Alistair Overeem is going to compete in several fights under the banner of Glory Kickboxing and will look to end his fighting career, right where he started.

What do you think? When will Alistair Overeem hang up his gloves? Let us know.

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