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Last updated on: 29 October 2022. Rico Verhoeven (born 10 April 1989) is a Dutch professional kickboxer, former professional boxer and mixed martial artist who currently competes in the heavyweight division of GLORY, where he is the reigning Glory Heavyweight Champion.
Nov 20, 2023 · About Rico. Rico Verhoeven (1989): GLORY Heavyweight World Champion Kickboxing since 2013, Actor, Entrepreneur and Motivator. Rico is known for his powerful and athletic build, sympathetic character and marketable looks.
A very intelligent fighter, Verhoeven is creative and focuses a lot on technicality. He has a wide arsenal of attacks and a tight defense. He also works closely with the British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, who he credits with making his jab into the highly effective weapon it is today.
Over the years Verhoeven has grown through fights against some of the world’s greatest fighters. Resulting in becoming the undisputed and reighning GLORY Heavyweight World Champion since 2013. Rico is known for his powerful and athletic build, sympathetic character and marketable looks.
Oct 18, 2021 · Blaine Henry Oct 18, 2021. Over the years, Glory Kickboxing phenom Rico Verhoeven has become kickboxing royalty. “The Prince of Kickboxing” has dominated his opposition every step of the way....
Aug 24, 2023 · GLORY heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven is set to return for a title unification bout against interim champ Tariq Osaro at GLORY Collision 6 on Nov. 4 at the GelreDome in Arnhem, Netherlands.
Trivia. Verhoeven werd door zijn moeder vernoemd naar Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs, een personage uit de televisieserie Miami Vice. Hij stond tot en met februari 2006 op flyers van vechtsportgala's vernoemd als 'Ricardo'. Twee maanden later volgde zijn eerste vermelding als Rico. In 2017 verscheen zijn biografie Rico, geschreven door Leon Verdonschot.
Aug 23, 2023 · Justin Barrasso. Aug 23, 2023 12:04 PM EDT. Rico Verhoeven is ready to defend his title. The reigning Glory heavyweight champion is returning for a kickboxing bout against interim champ Tariq...
Jan 30, 2021 · Resulting in becoming the undisputed Glory Heavyweight World Champion in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, now nicknamed The King of Kickboxing. Rico is known for his powerful and athletic build, sympathetic character and marketable looks.
Aug 23, 2023 · Rico Verhoeven will square off against Tariq Osaro in a heavyweight championship unification bout at Glory Collision 6 on Nov. 4. The kickboxing promotion announced the pairing on Wednesday....
