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Usyk returns, Verhoeven spoils, Sheeraz shoots: Five things to watch out for this week
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven will finally take to the canvas this weekend in a blockbuster heavyweight bout live on DAZN.
The Ukrainian star, a two-time undisputed champion in the glamour division, defends two of his belts against the Dutch kickboxer.
It marks a bold move for the former, who follows in the footsteps of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in courting crossover attention.
But the pair are not the only names in the mix this week, with several other faces primed to make a splash before the dust settles.
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Here, DAZN News looks ahead to the week in boxing and picks out five key stories to keep an eye on over the next seven days.
Usyk tees off crossover chapter
Having seen his rivals take to the stage with opponents from other disciplines, so now does 'The Cat' prowl out for his own dance.
In Verhoeven, Usyk faces one of the biggest threats from the kickboxing circuit, a proven powerhouse with a terrific record to match.
But the Ukrainian is not the sport's biggest pound-for-pound star for nothing, and be determined to defend his WBA and WBC straps.
Verhoeven eyes seismic shock
Stepping out in the shadow of the Giza necropolis - the latest remarkable sight for a card brokered by The Ring - comes the underdog.
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Verhoeven is acutely aware that the task at hand is the kind virtually no man has managed to unlock since Usyk turned professional.
But his belief that a unique grounding in another sport can help him be a slippery customer may yet tee up a seismic shock of his own.
Sheeraz primed for title shot
Directly beneath the headline bout, Hamzah Sheeraz returns for the first time since he turned over Edgar Berlanga in a massive bout.
Having fallen short in his ambitions to become world champion at middleweight, the star now has a world title crack one division up.
If Sheeraz can outgun Alem Begic for the vacant WBO super-middleweight title, he will join a rare band of British faces at the summit.
Catterall eyes critical victory
Another man out to make his mark on the honour roll, Jack Catterall is in danger of becoming one of the sport's great nearly-men.
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His welterweight shot at the WBA's junior strap against the unbeaten Shakhram Giyasov is his chance to put that reuptation to bed.
Victory here will likely tee up bigger fish later in 2026. Lose though, and it might finally be the end of the road for the star's ambitions.
Will Itauma confirm next move?
With Filip Hrgovic seeing off Dave Allen in Doncaster last weekend, all eyes turn to Moses Itauma and his next move at heavyweight.
The Briton and the Croatian have been tipped to meet in August, as the former seeks tougher challenges amid a rapid divisional rise.
Hrgovic fits the bill, and it does feel more like a matter of when rather than if. Nevertheless, Itauma will be seeking to make a deal fast.
Watch Usyk vs Verhoeven only on DAZN
Oleksandr Usyk puts his unbeaten record on the line against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday, May 23, in front of the Egyptian pyramids, live and exclusive on DAZN. Buy as a one-off PPV or included, along with Zayas vs. Ennis (June 27) PPV, with a DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription.
