Usyk Prepares for Title Defense Weighing 16st 9lb, Facing Lighter Challenge from Verhoeven
In a notable title defense scheduled for Saturday in Egypt, Oleksandr Usyk weighs in at a career-heavy 16st 9lb, yet remains 25lb lighter than his opponent Rico Verhoeven.
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Updated 26 days ago
Heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his title this Saturday in Egypt, weighing in at a career-heavy 16st 9lb.
Despite his increased weight, Usyk is still 25lb lighter than his challenger, Rico Verhoeven, who is considered a formidable opponent.
The matchup has garnered significant attention, with boxing analysts offering various predictions on the outcome of the fight.
Updates
Update at 05:31 UTC on 2026-05-23
BBC Sport reported Boxing world offer their predictions for Oleksandr Usyk's world title defence against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday.
Sources: BBC Sport