Usyk v Verhoeven world title fight predictions

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: Usyk v Verhoeven world title fight predictions Figure caption, How an undisputed fight at the pyramids of Giza was influenced by Jason StathamPublished8 hours agoOleksandr Usyk defends his WBC world title against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday in Egypt. The fight is unusual in location as in nature, with kickboxing world champion Verhoeven getting a title shot in just his second boxing fight - and first since 2014. The 37-year-old Dutchman is aiming to pull off arguably the biggest upset in the sport's history.

Ukrainian Usyk, 39, is aiming to continue his near 17-year winning streak. Will we see an underdog win for the ages or will Usyk's dominance continue? Sport asks the boxing world for their predictions.

The Details

What information do we collect from this quiz? Tony Bellew - former WBC cruiserweight champion"I'm going for Usyk by stoppage in round six. " Prediction - UsykMalik Scott - former boxer & trainer of Deontay Wilder"Usyk will win by stoppage between rounds four and eight.

"Prediction - UsykDarren Barker - British ex-middleweight world champion"I reckon Usyk stops Verhoeven in rounds six or seven. "Prediction - UsykOleksandr Usyk v Rico Verhoeven Listen on SoundsListen to radio and follow live text commentary from 22:00 BST on Saturday, 23 May on Radio 5 Live, Sounds and Sport website and app. Anthony Crolla - ex-WBA lightweight title holder"It's a crazy, crazy fight.

Probably more crazy than Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua. I think Usyk will just have a bit of fun, being the showman that it is. He could do it early but he wraps it up by the halfway mark.

What Experts Say

"Prediction - UsykTerence Crawford - three-weight former undisputed champion"I know Usyk and I know what level he's on and I think he's up for it. put on an amazing show. "Predicton - UsykEddie Hearn - promoter"Verhoeven is going to be a handful but unfortunately for him he's fighting one of the best to ever do it.

So I can't see anything else other than an Usyk victory. "Prediction - Usyk Figure caption, Oleksandr Usyk on fighting Rico Verhoeven, Anthony Joshua and world title defenceRichie Woodhall - ex-WBC super-middleweight champion"I think Usyk will win the fight. It will be late or on points but if I had choose then I'll probably go with a late stoppage.

Verhoeven will be in the fight early on and he will be dangerous as he can hit very hard. But Usyk will do what he does - he will work it out and eventually take him apart and stop him late. "Prediction - Usyk Alistair Overeem - retired UFC fighter"I think Usyk will win by TKO in rounds five or six.

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