WBC Unveils “King Of The Nile” Belt For Usyk Fight

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The belt continues the WBC’s trend of creating venue-themed championship designs tied to major events.

Egyptian-inspired design

The belt continues the WBC’s recent trend of creating location-themed championship designs tied to major events, though this version may be one of the sanctioning body’s most detailed releases to date.

The center plate has heavy Egyptian influence throughout the design, including a winged Horus symbol that spans the top of the belt with a large red jewel placed in the center. The golden background is covered with geometric patterns resembling ancient carvings, while the lower portion includes the curve and wing symbols associated with Egyptian pharaohs and royal authority.

The traditional WBC ring of international flags remains around the outer border, mixing the organization’s standard championship imagery with the Egypt-inspired artwork.

Sulaiman reveals belt

I couldn’t resist showing this beauty
The King of the Nile Memorial Belt #UsykRico I hope my social media team doesn’t mind me showing it now! @usikaa @RiyadhSeason @ringtydskrif @Turki_alalshikh @WBCBoxing @MatchroomBoxing pic.twitter.com/f8zlBODq9W

— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) May 9, 2026

Glory In Giza Theme

The belt will be awarded to the winner of the May 23 event, which is branded “Glory in Giza” and will stream live on DAZN from one of the most unusual places used for a big box card.

Usyk enters the fight as the unified heavyweight champion and WBC titleholder, while Verhoeven makes the move from kickboxing to one of the highest profile crossover bouts boxing has attempted in recent years.

The event itself has already attracted attention due to its location and spectacle-driven presentation, and the WBC’s latest commemorative belt appears to be designed to fit that theme. Rather than using a traditional layout alone, the organization turned the belt into a visual centerpiece that tied directly to the Egyptian setting and “King of the Nile” branding surrounding the fight.