Alistair Overeem and Rico Verhoeven negotiate boxing match in Amsterdam
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:07 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Alistair Overeem and Rico Verhoeven are reportedly in talks for a boxing match in Amsterdam. This potential bout would be held at Johan Cruijff ArenA as part of a broader agreement for three fights in total, which may include MMA and kickboxing matches. Overeem has not fought in the UFC since 2021 and faced Badr Hari in 2022, while Verhoeven boasts an impressive record in kickboxing but recently suffered a defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in a boxing match. The negotiations were confirmed by Black Book PR, which represents Overeem.
- •Overeem and Verhoeven are negotiating a boxing match.
- •The match is set for Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam.
- •These fights will include boxing, MMA, and kickboxing.
- •Overeem last competed in the UFC in 2021.
- •Verhoeven recently lost to Oleksandr Usyk in boxing.
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — Alistair Overeem vs. Rico Verhoeven boxing match reportedly in talks
"Two Dutch heavyweight combat sports legends are reportedly set to collide.
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