How a kickboxing legend & Statham's pal landed a shot at Usyk

Dutch kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven spoke to BBC Sport about his remarkable crossover into boxing, securing a fight against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Verhoeven, who has built a reputation as one of the world's top kickboxers, is also known for his friendship with Hollywood actor Jason Statham. The interview covers his kickboxing career highlights, celebrity connections, and the path that led to his high-profile boxing opportunity against Usyk.