Big-fight nights do not get much bigger than this. Oleksandr Usyk puts his WBC heavyweight title on the line against kickboxing superstar Rico Verhoeven in a blockbuster showdown from the Pyramids of Giza.
Join us live for all the drama, all the build-up and the full fight-night atmosphere.

Date: Saturday 23 May 2026 
Main card: From 6pm BST 
Main event ring walks: Approximately 10pm BST 
Live from: Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

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The card also features strong supporting action, including Hamzah Sheeraz v Alem Begic, Jack Catterall v Shakhram Giyasov and Frank Sanchez v Richard Torrez Jr, making it a full fight-night experience from the first bell to the main event.

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Book your table, grab your drinks and settle in for a big night of live boxing. Whether you’re backing the champion or just in it for the spectacle, you can catch every moment on screens throughout the pub.

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Catch the World Cup live at The Old Arcade, your local spot for the biggest matches and a friendly atmosphere.
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