“He's an ANIMAL! Joe Rogan PRAISES Oleksandr Usyk Ahead of Rico Verhoeven Fight!

“He's an ANIMAL! Joe Rogan PRAISES Oleksandr Usyk Ahead of Rico Verhoeven Fight! Joe Rogan has frequently called Oleksandr Usyk an "animal" and the "greatest heavyweight of all time," praising his "unmatched technique" and "sharp boxing IQ" as he prepares for his upcoming title defense. Usyk is scheduled to fight kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23, 2026, in a historic event titled "Glory in Giza" at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Rogan has marveled at Usyk’s ability to dominate much larger opponents through constant movement and feints, describing him as a "giant Lomachenko". While he considers Rico Verhoeven a "good friend" and a powerful athlete, Rogan has stated he does not believe Rico is the "better boxer" in this specific discipline. Some analysts have called the fight a "mammoth mismatch" because Verhoeven has only one professional boxing match on his record, which took place in 2014. Despite this, Verhoeven's massive size (6'5", 269 lbs) and striking pedigree make him a unique, if dangerous, opponent. #joerogan #oleksandrusyk #ricoverhoeven