Rico Verhoeven is a Dutch professional kickboxer, professional boxer, and mixed martial artist. According to several kickboxing sources, he is ranked as the world’s number one heavyweight fighter. Known by the nickname “The King of Kickboxing,” he has held the Glory Heavyweight Championship since 2014.
Rico Verhoeven Biography
| Full Name | Ricardo Verhoeven |
| Nickname | Rico Verhoeven, Prince of Kickboxing, King of Kickboxing |
| Profession | Professional kickboxer, and martial artist |
| Date of Birth | 10 April 1989 |
| Age | 37 years old (as of May 2026) |
| Birth Place | Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| School | Local high School |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | United states |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Catholic |
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Rico Verhoeven Age
Rico Verhoeven was born on 10 April 1989 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. He is 37 years old as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Rico Verhoeven Wife
| Marital Status | Divorce |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Jacky Duchenne |
| Spouse/wife | Jacky Duchenne (m. 2012, and 2018) |
| Children | Daughter – three Son – One |
Rico Verhoeven Family
| Father’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Mother’s Name | Not known |
| Brother’s Name | Unknown |
| Sister’s Name | unknown |
Career
| Names | Prince of Kickboxing King of Kickboxing |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Kyokushin |
| Team | Superpro Sportcenter |
| Trainer | Dennis krauweel |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Professional boxing record | Total – 1 Wins – 1 (by knockout-1) Losses – 1 |
| Kickboxing record | Total – 76 Wins – 66 (by knockout 21) Losses – 10 (by knockout 2) |
| Mixed Martial arts record | Total – 1 Wins – 1 (by knockout – 1) Losses – 0 |
Rico Verhoeven Movies And TV Shows
Rico Verhoeven Movies
- 2015 -Vechtershart
- 2018 – De Film van Dylan Heagenes
- 2018 – kickboxer: Retaliation
- 2019 – Don Diego Poeder – Fight, Honor, legacy
- 2023 – Black Louts
- 2025 – Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Rico Verhoeven Television
- 2015 – Bluf
- 2019 – Hotboxin’s with Mike Tyson
- 2019 – Makkelijk Scoren
- 2022 – RICO: Dream Big
- 2023 – The First Year
- 2024 – Het Sinkerklaasjounaal
Rico Verhoeven Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 196 cm In meters – 1.96 m In feet & inches – 6’5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 123 kg In pounds – 271 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Rico Verhoeven Net Worth
Dutch professional kickboxer, professional boxer, and mixed martial artist Rico Verhoeven’s estimated net worth is approximately $7 million to $10 million as of May 2026. His income is primarily derived from fight purses and bonuses, title defenses, sponsorships and brand endorsements, pay-per-view and event appearances, and other ventures.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $7 million to $10 million (as of May 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | $500,000 to $1 million |
| Salary (Approx) | According to events |
| Real Estate | Not publicly known |
| Income sources | Fight purses, endorsement, par-per-view, appearances and other ventures. |
Some Interesting Facts About Rico Verhoeven
- Rico Verhoeven was born and raised in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands.
- After transitioning into kickboxing, Verhoeven began training at the age of seven.
- He started competing against adults at 16 years old because of his large size.
- He has trained a maid in Zevenbergen under Dennis Krauweel at Superpro Sportcenter.
- He defeated Jhonata Diniz via unanimous decision at Glory 7: Milan in Milan, Italy on 20 April 2013.
- He rematched Errol Zimmerman at Glory 9: New York – 2013 95kg Slam in New York City on 22 June 2013.
- He has competed in the K-1, It’s Showtime, and SUPERKOMBAT promotions.
- He was trained in martial arts by his father, who earned a black belt in Karate.
- He landed a role in the film Kickboxer: Retaliation, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
- He captured the Glory Heavyweight Championship in 2014 by defeating Gokhan Saki.
- His longevity and dominance have solidified his status as a legend in the sport.
- Rico Verhoeven was married to Jacky Duchenne from 2012 until their divorce in 2018.
- Rico made his film debut in a small role opposite Alain Moussi in the Sequel Kickboxer: Retaliation.
FAQ:
How old is Rico Verhoeven?
As of May 2026, Rico Verhoeven is 37 years old
Who is Rico Verhoeven’s wife?
Rico Verhoeven was married to Jacky Duchenne from 2012 to 2018.
What is Rico Verhoeven’s net worth?
As of May 2026, Rico Verhoeven’s net worth is around $7-10 million.