🥊 Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven Predictions & Odds: Glory in Giza Heavyweight Preview
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven clash today in the crossover spectacle of the year at Glory in Giza, but does the challenger actually have a chance? My Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven prediction breaks down why you'll need to look well past the moneyline to find value in the clash for the WBC World Heavyweight Championship.
Usyk is a -2500 moneyline betting favorite for the clash outside the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The ring walks for the main event are set for 5 p.m. ET, which you can catch in full on DAZN pay-per-view.
🥊 Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven prediction
See all of our boxing picks for this weekend's fights.
Oleksandr Usyk to win fight (-2500) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Look, I'm going to start here before telling you why this is the right pick by saying that it's absolutely not something you should bet. The -2500 odds on Usyk, while probably fair, are prohibitive from a betting standpoint: a winning bet of $100 will only add $4 in profit to your bankroll.
But let's face it, Usyk is a beast, and Rico is making his second-ever appearance on the pro-boxing scene after a career as a dominant kickboxer. The low kicks and knee work that he's thrived on in his career are going to be illegal tonight. Usyk is one of the most proficient heavyweights we've ever seen. He gets the job done with an amazing volume of lead-hand action, and his footwork makes him elusive to opponents.
Verhoeven has a reach advantage, but unless he lands a wild shot before Usyk figures out his patterns, this outcome seems telegraphed.
💰 Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven best bet
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Usyk to win in rounds 7-9 (+325) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm banking on this one taking a little longer and going with Usyk to win in rounds 7-9. He's clearly the right choice to win, but he doesn't have a history of searching for early knockouts, and tonight is a unique opponent.
Verhoeven's movements will take a while for Usyk to parse through, but once he does, he'll get to work. Rico isn't some nobody; he's experienced the wars of combat sport before, and he'll take a while to wear down. Rounds 4-6 are the betting favorite, but I'm loving the extra value in 7-9 at DraftKings.
📊 Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven odds
Odds via BetMGM; subject to change.
| Oleksandr Usyk | Method of victory | Rico Verhoeven |
|---|---|---|
| -2500 | Win outright | +800 |
| -400 | Win by KO/TKO/DQ | +1400 |
| +350 | Win by unanimous decision | +2500 |
| +3300 | Draw | +3300 |
| Within 6: -118 | To end within 6 rounds | 7th or later: -118 |
🆚 Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven tale of the tape
| Oleksandr Usyk | Rico Verhoeven | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Age | 37 |
| 6-foot-3 | Height | 6-foot-5 |
| 233.3 lbs | Weight | 258.7 lbs |
| 78" | Reach | 82.5" |
| 24-0 | Record | 1-0 (boxing) / 66-10 (kickboxing) |
| 15 | Wins by KO | 1 (boxing) / 21 (kickboxing) |
📺 How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven: Glory in Giza
- Date: Saturday, May 23
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- Location: Pyramids of Giza (Giza, Egypt)
- Streaming: DAZN Pay-per-view
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