Both fighters will enter the bout undefeated, but the champion has significantly more experience inside the ring.

Will this be something that drives him to victory, or will the Dutchman surprise everyone?

The fight is part of a 10-bout card at the Pyramids of Giza in Giza on Sunday, May 24, 01:00 AEST.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Usyk to win

Value bet: Usyk to win by TKO/KO/DQ

Long shot: Oleksandr Usyk To Win the Fight in Round 3 - 4

Tale of the Tape

It's a boxer vs. kickboxer showdown, and while Usyk will be considered the most likely to dominate proceedings, Verhoeven cannot be discredited immediately.

He dominated GLORY as the heavyweight champion, holding it in an unbeaten run that stretches back to 2015. During that time, he has defended it a record 13 times.

Usyk should enter as the technically superior southpaw (which could make the fight awkward for his opponent), using movement, angles, and counterpunching to force Verhoeven into misses and long exchanges.

Verhoeven's best path is to pressure with size, bring kickboxing-style angles, and land one heavy, clean shot before Usyk can settle into a rhythm.

Here's how the two compare with Usyk's figures first:

• Age - 39 vs 37

• Height - 6'3" (191cm) vs 6'5" (196cm)

• Stance - Southpaw vs Orthodox

• Record - 24-0-0 vs 1-0-0

• KO Record - 15 vs 1

Betting Preview

How have they performed in their last fights?

Usyk's last five fights:

• Daniel Dubois - Win (TKO, 5) - Jul 2025

• Tyson Fury - Win (UD, 12) - Dec 2024

• Tyson Fury - Win (SD, 12) - May 2024

• Daniel Dubois - Win (TKO, 9) - Aug 2023

• Anthony Joshua - Win (SD, 12) - Aug 2022

Verhoeven's last five fights:

• Janos Finfera - Win (TKO, 2) - Apr 2014

Betting Markets to Watch

It's hardly a surprise that Usyk is the huge favourite to win this fight, leaving very little value in the moneyline.

The better value is with the TKO/KO/DQ method for Usyk, albeit only slightly. A DQ becomes interesting, as Verhoeven may struggle to keep his kickboxing skills out of the ring in a boxing-only rules fight.

However, Usyk may look to use his boxing experience to end the fight early.

As a result, we believe there's value in the 'Oleksandr Usyk To Win the Fight in Round 3 - 4' market.

Verhoeven may struggle to get to grips with Usyk's boxing style and strategy, which could cause him serious problems.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Usyk vs Verhoeven betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is that Usyk is the likely winner by TKO/KO/DQ. We don't think Verhoeven has much of a chance, even if this fight starts to go the distance.

It's a mismatch of proportions, and one that, on paper, looks one-sided in boxing terms. If you're new to boxing betting, this fight offers a straightforward introduction to method of victory markets.

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