Patryk Stachowiak
Eight fights. Multiple world titles. One of the most surreal venues boxing has ever seen.
Welcome to “Glory in Giza”.
On May 23, 2026, the Pyramids of Egypt won’t just host history — they’ll witness a stacked fight card headlined by Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven for the WBC heavyweight title.
But make no mistake — this isn’t a one-fight show.
This card is loaded from top to bottom.
Main Event: Usyk vs Verhoeven
At the top sits the main attraction.
Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) defends his WBC heavyweight crown against kickboxing superstar Rico Verhoeven (1-0, 1 KO).
Boxing royalty vs crossover challenger. Technique vs raw size.
Twelve rounds. No weight limit. Everything on the line.
The question? You already know it.
Can Verhoeven shock the world?
Co-Main Event: World Title Up for Grabs
The co-main isn’t playing second fiddle.
Hamzah Sheeraz (22-0-1, 18 KOs) faces Alem Begic (29-0-1, 23 KOs) for the vacant WBO super middleweight title.
Sheeraz arrives with serious momentum — fresh off dropping Edgar Berlanga three times in a statement stoppage.
Begic? Undefeated. Dangerous. And vastly experienced.
Something has to give.
Catterall vs Giyasov: High-Level Chess Match
This one’s for the purists.
Jack Catterall (32-2, 14 KOs) takes on Shakhram Giyasov (17-0, 10 KOs) for the WBA regular welterweight title.
Two elite operators. Two top-10 ranked fighters.
Catterall brings slick southpaw control.
Giyasov brings pressure and precision.
Expect a tactical battle with serious stakes.
Heavyweight Eliminator: Future Title Shot on the Line
Don’t blink here.
Richard Torrez Jr (14-0, 12 KOs) faces Frank Sanchez (25-1, 18 KOs) in an IBF title eliminator.
This was meant to happen earlier — but now it’s back.
Torrez, the Olympic silver medalist, is all action.
Sanchez brings experience and knockout power.
Winner? One step away from a world title shot.
Hiruta vs Soliman: World Titles on the Line
Another championship clash — don’t overlook it.
Mizuki Hiruta (10-0, 2 KOs) defends her Ring and WBO super flyweight titles against Mai Soliman.
Hiruta has been dominant — named 2025 Female Fighter of the Year.
Soliman? Fighting at home in Cairo with a nine-fight win streak.
Momentum meets momentum.
Undercard: Local Talent Meets Global Stage
The rest of the card brings rising names and local flavor:
Basem Mamdouh vs Jamar Talley
Mahmoud Mobark vs Michael Kalyalya
Omar Hikal vs Ali Ssurunkuma
This is where new stars can be born.
And on a stage like this? Every performance matters.
Why This Fight Card Hits Different
Let’s be honest. We’ve seen big cards before. But this one feels… different.
A world title fight at the Pyramids.
A crossover main event with real stakes. Multiple belts on the line across divisions.
It echoes the greats — “Rumble in the Jungle,” “Thrilla in Manila” — but with a modern twist.
And unlike some crossover fights… this one actually matters.
Final Take
“Glory in Giza” isn’t just about Usyk vs Verhoeven.
It’s about a complete fight night stacked with meaning, stakes, and potential chaos.
From world title clashes to eliminators… every fight counts.
This is how you build a global boxing event.
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