"He's Greatest of All Time!" Teddy Atlas BREAKS DOWN Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Fight!

"He's Greatest of All Time!" Teddy Atlas BREAKS DOWN Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Fight! Teddy Atlas has provided a highly positive breakdown of the upcoming crossover fight between Oleksandr Usyk and kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven, asserting that Usyk has "earned the right" to take on such a "fantasy" matchup. The 12-round boxing match, titled "Glory in Giza," is officially scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Atlas addressed the criticism surrounding the matchup, as many fans expected Usyk to face top-ranked boxing contenders like Agit Kabayel. Atlas reinforced his belief that Usyk is one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, praising his elite ring intelligence and adaptability. While acknowledging Verhoeven's lack of boxing experience (only one pro bout in 2014), Atlas and other analysts note that Rico's size (6'5", 269 lbs) and "explosive" punch output from a decade of kickboxing dominance make him a dangerous, unorthodox opponent. #oleksandrusyk #ricoverhoeven #teddyatlas #boxingnews #boxingnews