Agit Kabayel was shocked when he first heard that the WBC had sanctioned Oleksandr Usyk’s upcoming title defense against kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven.

CAIRO, May 21 - Rico Verhoeven says his leap from kickboxing to taking on Oleksandr Usyk for the world heavyweight boxing title against the stunning backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza proves there are no longer any boundaries in martial sports.

Lineal heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) will defend the WBC heavyweight title against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven (1-0). WBC president Maurcio Sulaiman has talked about the bout.

The Ukrainian will make a return to the boxing ring next weekend when he takes on kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in a stunning clash in Egypt

When looking back at history, perhaps all is not lost for Rico Verhoeven, the kickboxer with a 1-0 boxing record being granted a shot at Oleksandr Usyk

Fabio Wardley's first WBO title defense against Daniel Dubois joins a line of historic all-British heavyweight clashes, from Lewis-Bruno to Joshua's Wembley loss.

Fabio Wardley makes the first defence of his WBO heavyweight title against compatriot Daniel Dubois in a big-punching battle of Britain.

Rico Verhoeven says his leap from kickboxing to taking on Oleksandr Usyk for the world heavyweight boxing title against the stunning backdrop of the Pyramids of ​Giza proves there are no longer any boundaries in martial sports.