On the night of 23 May 2026, the Great Pyramids of Giza will host Glory in Giza, a historic crossover fight between unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and GLORY kickboxing heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven.
Organised by The Ring magazine and broadcast live on DAZN, the open-air card is set against the world’s most iconic backdrop. The bout is being framed as a generational meeting of two striking arts under the desert sky.
The card so far
- Main event — Usyk (Boxing) vs Verhoeven (Kickboxing), heavyweight
- Undercard to be announced
- Doors 19:00, first bell ~21:00 local time
Highlights
✦ First-ever Usyk vs Verhoeven crossover fight
✦ Open-air ring at the Pyramids of Giza
✦ Live on DAZN worldwide
✦ Doors 19:00 / First bell ~21:00
Tips
Buy from official vendors only — pyramid-fight tickets are heavily counterfeited.
Pre-book transport; expect heavy traffic around the plateau.
Bring a light jacket — desert evenings in May can be cool after sunset.
Arrive 90 minutes before doors to clear security and find your seat.