Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven

Data as of: 2026-04-26 00:45:52 UTC

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Using shared fighter weight class for matchup factors.

Usyk vs Verhoeven 23 May 2026 Winner: Usyk Custom 87.12% ROI: -9.98% Tap to expand

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Bout details

Usyk odds 1.0333

Verhoeven odds 14.6000

Usyk implied 96.78%

Verhoeven implied 6.85%

Pick odds 1.0333

Pick implied 96.78%

Expected return 0.9002

ROI -9.98%

Edge -9.66%

Lean No Value

2026-04-26 00:30:04 UTC

Fighter details

Oleksandr Usyk

Score 84.50 · 24-0-0 (15 KO)

Age 39 · Rank #3 · Confidence High 0.774

Stance Southpaw · H/R 191cm / 198cm · UA

The Ring Heavyweight WBA Heavyweight WBC Heavyweight IBF Heavyweight

Rico Verhoeven

Score 58.24 · 1-0-0 (1 KO)

Age 37 · Rank #313 · Confidence Low 0.365

Stance N/A · H/R 196cm / 196cm · NL

Oleksandr Usyk

Age: 39
Fighter rank: #3
Current model score: 84.50
Fighter confidence: High 0.774
Stance: Southpaw
Height/Reach: 191cm / 198cm
Nationality: UA
Career snapshot: 24-0-0 (15 KO)

World titles

The Ring Heavyweight WBA Heavyweight WBC Heavyweight IBF Heavyweight

23 May 2026

Projected Win Split

Winner

Usyk

Custom

87% Usyk

13% Verhoeven

Win probability: 87.12%
Market odds: 1.0333
Implied probability: 96.78%
Expected ROI (1u): -9.98%
Value edge: -9.66%
Lean assessment: No Value

2026-04-26 00:30:04 UTC

Rico Verhoeven

Age: 37
Fighter rank: #313
Current model score: 58.24
Fighter confidence: Low 0.365
Stance: N/A
Height/Reach: 196cm / 196cm
Nationality: NL
Career snapshot: 1-0-0 (1 KO)

Subjective Stats

Methodology

Punching Power

84.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.760

74.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.380

Punching Accuracy

91.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.840

68.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.280

Hand Speed

88.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.800

64.0 Verhoeven Confidence Very Low 0.240

Pace Pressure

86.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.770

70.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.310

Defensive Skill

92.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.860

76.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.390

Distance Footwork Control

95.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.890

79.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.420

Ring Iq Adaptability

96.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.900

82.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.460

Counter Punching

90.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.820

69.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.270

Chin

83.0 Usyk Confidence Medium 0.640

75.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.300

Cardio Engine

93.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.870

78.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.400

Style Profile Usyk: Out-Boxer Boxer-Puncher vs Verhoeven: Out-Boxer Power Slugger Expand

Style rows below share a 100-point allocation for each fighter. They are not separate 100-point scales.

Pressure Swarmer

12.0 Usyk Confidence Medium 0.650

10.0 Verhoeven Confidence Very Low 0.240

Out Boxer

38.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.840

30.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.380

Power Slugger

6.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.760

25.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.320

Boxer Puncher

30.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.820

25.0 Verhoeven Confidence Low 0.350

Counter Puncher

14.0 Usyk Confidence Medium 0.700

10.0 Verhoeven Confidence Very Low 0.210

Stance Advantage Usyk Advantage Vs Orthodox vs Verhoeven Advantage Vs Orthodox Expand

Stance rows below also share a 100-point allocation for each fighter rather than separate 100-point scales.

Vs Orthodox

72.0 Usyk Confidence High 0.810

62.0 Verhoeven Confidence Medium 0.630

Vs Southpaw

28.0 Usyk Confidence Low 0.430

38.0 Verhoeven Confidence Medium 0.630

Objective Stats

Methodology

Win Rate Last 3

100 Usyk

100 Verhoeven

Ko Rate Last 3

33.33 Usyk

100 Verhoeven

Activity Last 3 In Last 12m

33.33 Usyk

0 Verhoeven

Opponent Rating Last 3

80.35 Usyk

36 Verhoeven

Trend Score Last 5

100 Usyk

100 Verhoeven

Win Rate Last 3 Relative

100 Usyk

100 Verhoeven

Ko Rate Last 3 Relative

50 Usyk

100 Verhoeven

Activity Last 3 In Last 12m Relative

33.33 Usyk

0 Verhoeven

Opponent Rating Last 3 Relative

80.35 Usyk

36 Verhoeven

Trend Score Last 5 Relative

100 Usyk

100 Verhoeven

Matchup Factors

Weight Class Difference

Usyk stays in class.

Verhoeven stays in class.

Interaction: No advantage.

Advantage: Neutral

Reach vs Height Delta

Usyk reach: 198.0cm height: 191.0cm delta: 7.0cm

Verhoeven reach: 196.0cm height: 196.0cm delta: 0.0cm

Interaction: medium advantage Usyk.

Advantage: Usyk

Stance Interaction

Usyk advantage against orthodox: 72.0

Verhoeven advantage against orthodox: 62.0

Interaction: No advantage.

Advantage: Neutral

Style Interaction

Usyk style: Out Boxer

Verhoeven style: Out Boxer

Interaction: No advantage.

Advantage: Neutral