Rico Verhoeven vs. Badr Hari would easily be the biggest kickboxing fights in years, and although it's only been rumored up to this point, it appears now it may actually have a real chance at becoming a reality.
GLORY CEO Jon J. Franklin spoke with MMAmania.com on Friday (June 17, 2016) and confirmed the world's leading kickboxing promotion is actively pursuing Hari and attempting to put this heavyweight showdown together.
"Badr Hari is a big name in our sport and he has repeatedly called Rico out," Franklin said. "Rico has stated he wants this fight and sees this as one that will really cement his legacy.