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GLORY makes Rico Verhoeven vs. Badr Hari official for December in Germany

The biggest kickboxing fight in years will be taking place in Germany late in 2016.

GLORY heavyweight champion, Rico Verhoeven (48-10) will square off with the notorious bad body of the sport, Badr Hari (118-12) in December, giving kickboxing fans a Christmas present they've had on their lists for quite some time. Gareth Davies of The Telegraph was first to report the news on Saturday (July 23, 2016). GLORY CEO Jon J. Franklin confirmed the report to MMAMania.

"It's on," Franklin said. "Both fighters are signed. We are excited to bring this fight to the fans.