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Usyk’s next mandatory challenger will be decided on his undercard
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Usyk’s next mandatory challenger will be decided on his undercard

April 14, 2026|about 4 hours ago| 1 min read|Source: Boxing News Online| 0 comments

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC title against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven next month at the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Intriguingly, Usyk's next mandatory challenger will be determined on the undercard of this unique event. The article hints that Hamzah Sheeraz and Alem Begic are set to feature, potentially in a bout with significant title implications.

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Unified WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight world champion takes on kickboxing sensation Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza next month. On that card, a future opponent for the Ukrainian could be determined. Usyk will defend the WBC belt when he takes on Verhoeven in Egypt. On the undercard, Hamzah Sheeraz and Alem Begic compete […] The post Usyk’s next mandatory challenger will be decided on his undercard appeared first on Boxing News.

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