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Filip Hrgovic Eyes Rico Verhoeven Fight

IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic is exploring a potential fight against Rico Verhoeven on the December 11 Fury-Joshua undercard in Cardiff. "He's mandatory but if he needs to make another step aside, if financially we agreed, I think we are open to do whatever we want.

Alistair Overeem Calls for Rico Verhoeven Stadium Fight

One of European combat sports' biggest names is calling for a blockbuster boxing showdown capable of attracting casual fight fans. "Me and Verhoeven—look, there is bad blood there," Alistair Overeem told KO on SI.

Alistair Overeem fires message to Rico Verhoeven amid talks for massive Amsterdam stadium fight

Alistair Overeem has some choice words for Rico Verhoeven as he continues to push for a Dutch super-fight. For years, Overeem and Verhoeven have been ships in the night, unable to actually secure a fight that would be one of the biggest across any combat sport.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / August 5

‘The gap is even bigger now’: Rico Verhoeven provides update on potential UFC move after more talks

Rico Verhoeven is a free agent again following his recent boxing clash against Oleksandr Usyk. At the end of last year, the kickboxing GOAT announced that he was leaving GLORY after over 13 years in the promotion.

Rogan Advises Verhoeven On UFC Move

Joe Rogan steered Rico Verhoeven away from the UFC and toward boxing during a recent podcast appearance. The former Glory heavyweight champion asked the longtime UFC commentator whether he should pursue a move to mixed martial arts, per Sherdog.

Overeem Pursuing Verhoeven Boxing Match

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem is in negotiations with longtime Glory champion Rico Verhoeven for a boxing match in Amsterdam, according to reports.

Overeem Set For Verhoeven Trilogy Under Mixed Rules

Former UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem is reportedly negotiating a three-fight series against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven that would span boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts.

Overeem Confirms Boxing Return Against Verhoeven

Alistair Overeem is coming out of retirement to settle his rivalry with Rico Verhoeven in the boxing ring. The 46-year-old former UFC heavyweight has representatives in talks to face the kickboxing champion at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, MMA Mania reports.

UFC legend Alistair Overeem reportedly in talks to face Rico Verhoeven in mixed rules trilogy

Two Dutch legends could be set to finally meet after a clash between them fell through in 2021. Alistair Overeem suggested last month that he could compete again despite being inactive since he returned to kickboxing following the end of his UFC career.

Alistair Overeem Interview: Verhoeven, Hall Of Fame

I recently spoke with combat sports legend Alistair Overeem. The Reem is working on a long-awaited boxing match with Rico Verhoeven, but we also talked about his inexplicable absence from the UFC Hall of Fame.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 17

Kickboxing star who dropped Rico Verhoeven signs with MMA promotion ahead of September debut

Another big name from the kickboxing world is headed to mixed martial arts. No ex-GLORY kickboxer has enjoyed as much success in MMA as former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira has.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 10

The Ring Magazine August 2026 issue features Rico Verhoeven

The Ring Magazine has released its August 2026 issue on digital platforms, with kickboxing legend turned heavyweight contender Rico Verhoeven on the cover following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in May.

Oleksandr Usyk spotted doing focus training at gym weeks after Rico Verhoeven fight

After dominating the likes of Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk failed to do the same to Rico Verhoeven, despite having the last laugh in the match. And hence, he has already returned to the gym to work on his concentration and coordination.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 20

Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage upheld after referee appeal ruling

The referee who stopped Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight title defense against Rico Verhoeven told boxing officials he had already made up his mind to wave off the fight before the 11th-round bell sounded.

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Oleksandr Usyk faces Verhoeven rematch demand, Kabayel wait

Rico Verhoeven wants a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after their fight ended controversially in the 11th round last month, but the Ukrainian heavyweight may have other obligations waiting.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 18

Usyk-Verhoeven ref had seen enough to stop fight before bell

The referee who stopped Oleksandr Usyk's fight against Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round has told a boxing commission he had already decided to wave off the bout before the bell sounded, according to BBC Sport.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 18

Usyk-Verhoeven ref tells commission he had grounds to stop fight

The referee who stopped Oleksandr Usyk's controversial bout against Rico Verhoeven told a boxing commission he had sufficient grounds to end the fight in the 11th round before the bell sounded.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 18

Verhoeven cites officials' support in stoppage appeal

Rico Verhoeven says the timekeeper and ringside doctor have backed his account of the controversial stoppage in his bout. The heavyweight is appealing the result.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 18

Rico Verhoeven appeal against Usyk loss dismissed

Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against his May defeat to unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has been rejected. Verhoeven, a six-time Glory heavyweight kickboxing champion, lost to Usyk in a crossover boxing exhibition last month.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 17