“The official wants to see the fight between the Ukrainian and the kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven”, — write: sport.ua
Head of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Entertainment Turki Al-Sheikh unexpectedly expressed a desire to watch a potential match between the unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven.
In social networks, the functionary published a video with a knockout performed by a Dutchman.
“I want to see his fight against Oleksandr Usyk,” Turki wrote on Instagram.
Earlier, the head of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Entertainment, Turki Al-Sheikh, announced the return of former world champion Tyson Fury and hinted at a trilogy against Oleksandr Usyk.
I want to see him against Oleksandr Usyk 😈 pic.twitter.com/bCKvbh6xZ6
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) February 1, 2026