Verhoeven promises Usyk will feel 20kg weight gap

Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will struggle with his size advantage if the pair meet. The kickboxing champion believes his physical frame will prove decisive.

“My stance is different, my movement is different and I am a naturally big, athletic guy. When I hit him, he's going to feel a natural 20-kilo weight difference.”

— Rico Verhoeven, via BBC Sport

What Rico Verhoeven said

Verhoeven competes in kickboxing's heavyweight division at 123 kg while Usyk campaigns at boxing's cruiserweight and heavyweight limits. The Dutchman has addressed questions about switching codes to face the unified champion.

What it moves

Verhoeven told BBC Sport his striking approach differs from the boxers Usyk has faced. Whether the Ukrainian responds to the challenge remains to be seen, with no formal talks between camps confirmed.

Source: bbc.com. Full Rico Verhoeven fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.