Combat sports legend Alistair Overeem has publicly called out long-time rival Rico Verhoeven, challenging him to a professional boxing match on the star-studded undercard of the upcoming SELA and Netflix mega-event headlined by Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Cardiff. Overeem took to social media to push for the bout, telling Verhoeven to “stop hiding” and finally settle their unfinished business. The pair were previously scheduled to clash under GLORY kickboxing rules in 2021 before an injury forced Overeem to withdraw. Verhoeven recently dipped his toes into professional boxing in May 2026, suffering a hard-fought 11th-round TKO loss to Oleksandr Usyk, whereas “The Demolition Man” is looking to make his official boxing debut. As Netflix and event organizers finalize the December 11 fight card, fans await to see if this blockbuster Dutch grudge match makes the cut.
Combat sports legend Alistair Overeem has publicly called out long-time rival Rico Verhoeven,
