For Usyk, May's event will represent a slightly unconventional chapter in a career defined by taking on the biggest challenges in the most hostile environments. Verhoeven, meanwhile, will dip his toe into boxing's ultimate proving ground and his first outing in a professional boxing ring for a decade after years of kickboxing dominance. It will be a global event, designed to merge elite combat sport with one of the most iconic backdrops on Earth. But during Tiesto's show, engineers developed a 'heritage-safe' sound system that directed bass frequencies away from the pyramids. A boxing fight would produce nothing like the sustained low-frequency rumble of a three-hour electronic set.

Source: Daily Mail March 04, 2026 11:51 UTC