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WBA creates special rule for Usyk vs. Verhoeven

15. May 2026

Oleksandr Usyk is allowed to fight Rico Verhoeven as WBA champion – but the kickboxing star…

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WBA creates special rule for Usyk vs. Verhoeven

WBA creates special rule for Usyk vs. Verhoeven

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WBA creates special rule for Usyk vs. Verhoeven

Fights at the weekend: Odiase, Tiafack, Hrgovic & Co.